Michael Atherton suggests India consider a three-spinner attack, potentially including Kuldeep Yadav, for the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford to exploit the spin-friendly conditions. This comes as Team India seeks to level the series after a narrow defeat at Lord's, with concerns about Jasprit Bumrah's workload also influencing team selection.
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