The unavailability of star players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Mohammed Shami has in a way put the onus on the younger players to prove themselves on the big stage and in a way stake their claim in the side.
Rohit Sharma & Co grabbed vital points in terms of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings, moving to second after the conclusion of the fourth Test. India moved further up to the first spot following New Zealand’s defeat to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.
"You miss all the highs. I would miss playing for this team. This week can't be beaten. I can walk away with my head held high," he added.
The pacer bowled his heart out in the first as well as the second innings, but had no reward to show for it.
Batting at 96, Cook drove Ravindra Jadeja for a single in the cover region. Bumrah aimed hard at stumps and it resulted in giving five runs to the home opener.
With seven wickets remaining, India still need 406 more runs for a win.
Earlier, England made their best start of the series as they reached 68-1 at lunch after Joe Root won his fifth consecutive toss and opted to bat.
Should Nair score a double ton, he will be in esteemed company indeed, considering the fact that he just scored his maiden ton.
