IND vs ENG Old Trafford Weather Updates: Rain threat looms over India vs England clash in Manchester

The pitch for the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester (Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com)

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As the highly anticipated India vs England fourth Test kicks off at Old Trafford on Wednesday, all eyes are not just on team combinations and strategies, but also on the skies.With India trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, a win is essential to stay alive - but Manchester weather could play spoilsport.According to the Weather Forecast, Day 1 is expected to be significantly cooler than previous venues, with temperatures ranging between 15°C and 19°C.The India vs England Weather Report from the UK Met Office warns of cloudy skies throughout the day, and a 30% chance of rain could lead to frequent stoppages. The IND vs ENG Rain Update indicates that showers may remain a threat through most of the five-day Test.This overcast setup could favour fast bowlers on both sides, especially with Old Trafford weather often known to assist swing and seam under cloud cover.The IND vs ENG Pitch Report suggests that while the surface has slowed down in recent years, the added moisture from potential rain might revive pace-friendly conditions — a boost for seamers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who are confirmed to lead India’s pace attack.Team India, still chasing their first-ever win at Old Trafford (four losses, five draws), is also battling injuries. All-rounder Nitish Reddy has been ruled out with a knee issue, impacting the team’s successful three-all-rounder strategy from earlier in the series.With Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja still likely to feature, India may opt for a more traditional setup with six specialist batters, including Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan.The unavailability of Akash Deep due to a groin injury has brought Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna into contention. Kamboj, who impressed during India A’s shadow tour, could get the nod if conditions favour seam.As the India vs England match weather update continues to dominate pre-match chatter, it’s clear that rain and cloud cover could be just as influential as any batter or bowler on the field.

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