India's preparation for the crucial fourth Test against England faced disruption as rain forced the team indoors in Manchester. Key players like Shubman Gill and KL Rahul skipped the optional session. Concerns mount as fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep face injuries, potentially sidelining them.
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