India and England, after just two days turnaround from the third T20I, are getting ready for an iconic event – a Test match. This is no ordinary Test match, as it is the first women’s Test hosted by India since 2014. Additionally, this is the first women’s Test in India for England since 2005, and the first one for India after the retirements of Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami.India is preparing for this unique occasion by focusing on combining attack with defence. They are determined not to be overwhelmed by the rare occurrence of a Test match. Meanwhile, England is gearing up for what will be their 100th Test match. In the pre-match press conference, England captain Heather Knight did not disclose who would open the batting with Tammy Beaumont.All eyes will be on Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who will play crucial roles in the upcoming Test match. India will rely on their senior players, such as Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. On the other hand, Nat Sciver-Brunt’s all-round capabilities make her an important player to watch out for. Team news includes speculation about the bowling combination that India will likely field, as well as the struggle of finding a player to partner Beaumont in England’s batting lineup. As for the pitch and weather conditions, both captains expect the pitch to aid spin and become skiddy. Quotes from Harmanpreet Kaur emphasize the nervous excitement for the upcoming Test match, while England captain Heather Knight remains secretive about their batting strategies.
