India captain Virat Kohli is under pressure to make some major changes to the playing XI after the crushing innings defeat in the third Test against England at Leeds.
The Indians were bowled out for just 78 on the opening day of the Headingley Test and watched on helplessly as Joe Root smashed his third century of the series to take England to 432, which was enough for victory by an innings and 76 runs. And that came after the visitors had entered the match with a 1-0 series lead.
Apart from the abject surrender from their batsmen during significant passages in both innings, the bowling attack too has come under the radar.
Kohli has still not picked premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin three matches in. The fact he is a proper lower order batsman also makes the case for his selection stronger.
Moreover, the knee troubles of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, plus the indifferent form of veteran seamer Ishant Sharma, make Ashwin almost certain to play the fourth Test which begins at The Oval on Thursday.
Batting will understandably be the bigger concern. Kohli has not scored a century for almost two years but is getting starts. Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have shown enough resilience over the past two Tests to warrant selection. That leaves wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant who has not been up to par with the bat. But dropping him would mean giving the gloves to non-specialist KL Rahul.
Keeping all that in mind, the Indian team trained for the fourth Test in London on Tuesday. Images from their training can be seen in the picture gallery above.
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Daniella Weiss and Nachala
Described as 'the grandmother of the settler movement', she has encouraged the expansion of settlements for decades. The 79 year old leads radical settler movement Nachala, whose aim is for Israel to annex Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where it helps settlers built outposts.
Harel Libi & Libi Construction and Infrastructure
Libi has been involved in threatening and perpetuating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians. His firm has provided logistical and financial support for the establishment of illegal outposts.
Zohar Sabah
Runs a settler outpost named Zohar’s Farm and has previously faced charges of violence against Palestinians. He was indicted by Israel’s State Attorney’s Office in September for allegedly participating in a violent attack against Palestinians and activists in the West Bank village of Muarrajat.
Coco’s Farm and Neria’s Farm
These are illegal outposts in the West Bank, which are at the vanguard of the settler movement. According to the UK, they are associated with people who have been involved in enabling, inciting, promoting or providing support for activities that amount to “serious abuse”.
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The biog
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Favourite holiday destination: Spain
Favourite film: Bohemian Rhapsody
Favourite place to visit in the UAE: The beach or Satwa
Children: Stepdaughter Tyler 27, daughter Quito 22 and son Dali 19
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Favourite food: Tabbouleh, greek salad and sushi
Favourite TV show: That 70s Show
Favourite animal: Ferrets, they are smart, sensitive, playful and loving
Favourite holiday destination: Seychelles, my resolution for 2020 is to visit as many spiritual retreats and animal shelters across the world as I can
Name of first pet: Eddy, a Persian cat that showed up at our home
Favourite dog breed: I love them all - if I had to pick Yorkshire terrier for small dogs and St Bernard's for big
