ENG vs IND: "Arshdeep Singh has been asked to..."- Shubman Gill provides crucial update on India's playing XI for The Oval test

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :July 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Modified at :July 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Shubman Gill celebrates after winning the Edgbaston test

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Shubman Gill is the leading run-scorer in ENG vs IND test series.

Indian skipper Shubman Gill provided a crucial update on India’s playing XI for the fifth test. The final test between India and England will commence on July 31 at The Oval, London.

England have announced their playing XI for the fifth test. Skipper Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson will miss the next game. Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, and Jacob Bethell have been picked as replacements. Ollie Pope will lead England in the match.

For India, wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth test due to a foot injury. Jasprit Bumrah is highly likely to be rested for the next game. Akash Deep might replace him in the playing XI. He missed the previous game due to a groin injury.

Arshdeep Singh has been asked to get ready: Shubman Gill

Arshdeep Singh India training — India’s Arshdeep Singh during a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Monday July 21, 2025. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images)

During the pre-match press conference of The Oval test, Indian skipper Gill said that Arshdeep Singh has been asked to get ready for the encounter. However, he added that India will pick their playing XI after analysing the pitch.

“Arshdeep Singh has been asked to get ready but we will take a call on the Playing XI after looking at the pitch, by this evening. England haven’t picked a frontline spinner… we have Jadeja and Washi to do the job”, he said.

Meanwhile, England lead the series 2-1 and need to either win or draw the final encounter to win the series. India will leave no stone unturned to win the next clash and end the series in a draw. They showed a wonderful batting performance in the previous game to end the match in a draw.

Earlier, England won the first test by five wickets while India made a comeback in the second test to grab victory by 336 runs. England won the third test by 22 runs in a nail-biting clash. The fourth test ended in a draw.

Gill has shown an incredible form in the series with four centuries across eight innings. With 722 runs, he is the leading run-getter in the series. Stokes is the top wicket-taker with 17 scalps.

What changes have England made to their playing XI for The Oval test?

Ben Stokes (injured), Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson will miss The Oval test while, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, and Jacob Bethell have been picked as replacements

Who will lead England in the fifth test at The Oval?

Ollie Pope will lead England in the fifth test at The Oval.

When will 5th ENG vs IND test start?

The 5th ENG vs IND test will start on July 31 at The Oval.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.