India vs England: Ben Stokes dismisses ‘dead-rubber’ label with vow to fully focus on Fifth Test

Dharamshala, in the Himalayan foothills, is traditionally India’s most seam-friendly ground, and England had toyed with naming three quicks in their line-up for the first time on the tour. Inspection of what appears a good pitch has prompted a re-think, with Bashir and Tom Hartley retained as a spin pair and Wood joined by James Anderson, who needs just two wickets to become the first seamer to 700 in Tests.