Why is Butler not playing 4th Test?
Table of Contents
- 1 Why is Butler not playing 4th Test?
- 2 Why is Butler not in the Test team?
- 3 Who is the Indian Test vice captain?
- 4 Why does Butler only play one Test India?
- 5 Who is the most successful captain in ODI?
- 6 Who was first ODI captain for India?
- 7 Will Bairstow return for England v India 4th Test?
- 8 What has gone wrong with Buttler?
- 9 Who will replace Buttler as England keeper?
Why is Butler not playing 4th Test?
England’s vice-captain Jos Buttler will miss the fourth Test against India due to the birth of his second child but allrounder Chris Woakes has been passed fit.
Why is Butler not in the Test team?
Jos Buttler to miss fourth Test against India – with Jonny Bairstow taking over as keeper. Mark Wood was bowling after the Test match at Headingley on Saturday and is expected to be available for selection this week after suffering a shoulder injury in the Lord’s defeat.
Who is the Indian Test vice captain?
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma was promoted to the role of the vice captain for India’s Test team while Ravindra Jadeja was among the notable absentees from the squad named for the three-match series in South Africa.
Is Test cricket popular in England?
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in England, and has been played since the 16th century. Marylebone Cricket Club, based at Lord’s, developed the modern rules of play and conduct.
Who keeps wicket for England?
Jonny Bairstow will keep wicket for England in the fourth Test against India, starting on Thursday at the Oval, following confirmation that Jos Buttler will miss the match – and possibly the series finale at Old Trafford a week later – to take paternity leave.
Why does Butler only play one Test India?
Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss the fourth Test against India starting on Thursday because his wife is expecting their second child. Jonny Bairstow, who played as a specialist batsman in the first three Tests, will deputise at the Kia Oval.
Who is the most successful captain in ODI?
In the 2019 ODI World Cup, the Indian team under the leadership of Kohli lost to New Zealand in the semis. However, Kohli will continue to lead India in a red-ball format where he is the most successful Indian captain with 39 wins. MS Dhoni (27 wins) is the second in that list.
Who was first ODI captain for India?
C. K. Nayudu
The Indian team was first led by C. K. Nayudu against England at the Lord’s.
Who is the wicketkeeper of India?
List of wicketkeepers of India in Test Cricket
| No. | Player | Test career |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | 2005–2014 |
| 34 | Wriddhiman Saha | 2012–present |
| 35 | Naman Ojha | 2015 |
| 36 | Rishabh Pant | 2018–present |
Could Buttler’s Test career be over?
England have not ruled out Buttler returning for the fifth Test at Old Trafford, but it looks likely he will not play again this summer. He has already voiced concerns over quarantine rules in Australia and if he pulls out of the Ashes tour, there is the possibility his Test career could be over.
Will Bairstow return for England v India 4th Test?
Bairstow will drop down the order to No 6, allowing Ollie Pope to return to the side after missing the series so far England will be forced into making at least one change for the fourth Test against India after Jos Buttler pulled out because his wife is due to give birth.
What has gone wrong with Buttler?
He has averaged 14 against India and his Test batting has lost rhythm since he was rotated out of the side after a good tour to Sri Lanka. Buttler missed three Tests in India and the New Zealand series, and of all the batsmen has appeared the most awkward against the moving red ball.
Who will replace Buttler as England keeper?
Jonny Bairstow will replace Buttler as keeper, taking the gloves for the first time in Test cricket for two years. Bairstow was seemingly content with his role at No 5 and standing next to Joe Root at second slip, where he took a brilliant catch in India’s second innings as England levelled the series with an innings victory.