India prepare for the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, trailing 2-1. Injuries to Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant pose challenges, with Narayan Jagadeesan added as cover. Deepak Chahar’s surprise presence at training has sparked speculation. England, missing Ben Stokes, makes four changes, while India must win to avoid a series defeat.
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