Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer said left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav should be added to the playing XI for the fourth England Test at Manchester, starting July 23. Despite dominating quite a few sessions of the first three Tests, India are at 1-2 after their heartbreaking 22-run defeat at Lord’s as well. Meanwhile, Kuldeep has been on the bench in all three Tests as well.

Talking about the changes in the Indian playing XI for the fourth England Test, Engineer told Revsportz: “I’d bring in Kuldeep in place of an all-rounder like Nitish Reddy. Kuldeep could’ve made a difference in the previous Tests, where the conditions supported spin. Old Trafford also takes spin, and he could relieve pressure off Bumrah and Siraj. He’s a genuine spinner—a wrist spinner who turns the ball. Jadeja and Washington Sundar are more holding bowlers. Washington has done well—he’s a handy batsman and a great fielder, so I’d keep him.”

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“I would say pick the right team. That’s key. If Plan A hasn’t worked, go with Plan B. Bring in Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep. Bumrah must play. And maybe, just maybe, we’ll change history at Old Trafford. You never know—losing the toss might even be a blessing in disguise,” he further added.

Farokh Engineer also urged veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah to play in the fourth Test at Manchester as well. Notably, Bumrah will play only three out of the five Tests as per his workload management plans, and he has already played two Tests as well.

“No, if he’s fit, he must play. He’s the best fast bowler in the world today and incredibly loyal to India. We have enough rest days between Tests. He can be managed—bowl short spells, use the dressing room facilities, get massages, and come back. But he must play, especially with the series at stake,” Farokh Engineer concluded.