Gautam Gambhir Likely to Make Bold Change, Kuldeep Yadav Reportedly Set to Replace Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy at Manchester

India vs England: The touring Indian team find themselves in a tight spot ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester with injury concerns plaguing the side. Now, coach Gautam Gambhir would be sweating over whom to play at Old Trafford. As per an Indian Express report, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to replace injured Nitish Kumar Reddy. 

Why Kuldeep's Inclusion is a Bold Move? 

This is certainly a bold move if it happens because Old Trafford historically assists fast bowlers as it has bounce and pace. 

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But again, one also has to consider the fact that England are traditionally not the best against quality spin. It remains to be seen if Gambhir is ready to take the bold call. Mind you, Kuldeep has not played a single Test, so would be fairly fresh. 

Not just the report, but even former England captain Michael Atherton also backed Kuldeep's inclusion in the XI at Old Trafford. Atherton reminded all that legendary Shane Warne had bowled the ‘Ball of the Century’ at the very venue. Even ex-England cricketer Steve Harmison wants the chinaman to be in India's XI. 

"I think it would, it is not going to bounce for Kuldeep, but I think it will spin, no doubt it will, as the Test match goes on. We have had three Test matches go into the fifth day, I think India have had to have a serious consideration because at this moment their side is balanced," Harmison said on ESPNcricinfo Match Day.

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Can India Win at Manchester? 

Of course, India can win at Old Trafford, Manchester despite not having done it in the past. In fact, India were in a dominant position in all the three Tests, yet the scoreline reads, 201 in favour of the hosts. 

India have to believe that they can turn it around at Old Trafford.