India face crucial decisions regarding Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant's fitness for the pivotal fourth Test against England, with the series at 2-1 in favour of the hosts. At the optional practice session, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate provided an update on their fitness while also revealing another injury in the camp.
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