Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has supported the addition of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for the fourth Test between England and India as well. The match will begin on Wednesday, July 23, at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Speaking of India’s combination for the upcoming Test, Hogg said on his YouTube channel, “I think Arshdeep Singh coming in for Nitish Reddy is probably not ideal. You want to keep Reddy there. The reason being is you need extra depth in the batting. Arshdeep Singh should come in if Bumrah is rested. Krishna has had his day. He’s tried and tested, it hasn’t come off. Thakur would be a good option but I don’t think he’s fit enough if you’re going in with one less bowler. Arshdeep Singh is going to have that presence because he’s shown he can do it in one-day cricket. The ball can swing. He’ll be absolutely wanting this opportunity.”

Brad Hogg also said that he would keep Nitish Kumar Reddy and not bring Kuldeep Yadav in as India need the extra pacer too.

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“You can either get rid of Reddy for Kuldeep, or Sundar for Kuldeep. I’d keep Reddy in there because you need that extra seamer. He can do a little bit of damage with that swinging ball. If he’s moving the ball the English batters might not want to go after him if there’s pressure from the other end. I wouldn’t bring Kuldeep in. I’d keep the team as it is. I’d just swap Arshdeep for Bumrah if Bumrah can’t play. He’ll be right for the duke ball,” he added.

Brad Hogg also opined that Karun Nair’s selection will depend on his mindset about how he wants to play as well.

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“He (Karun) has got a couple of 40s in the Test series so far. The only thing with Karun Nair, if I was India, I’d just be looking out how he is with his mindset. Is he being a little hesitant at the present moment? Is he a little bit unsure of the way that he wants to play? What’s his mindset like?” he said.

“If it is a little bit tentative, he’s not backing himself, then I’d bring in Sudharsan and give him another opportunity. I think youth spirit sometimes outweighs a good resume that Karun Nair has. It will only be on his current mindset. If he’s still confident and knows the way he wants to play, I’ll stick with Nair. But if his confidence is low, I’d bring in a youngster,” Brad Hogg concluded.