What's happened
England selects tall bowlers for fourth Test against India on a challenging pitch
Why it matters
The selection of tall bowlers on a challenging pitch is significant as England aims to hit back from a heavy defeat in Rajkot and adapt to the conditions in Ranchi.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the emphasis on height in the selection of bowlers, while The Times focuses on the expectation of extravagant turn for spinners and the importance of the toss in the series so far.
How we got here
The pitch for the fourth Test in Ranchi is expected to offer turn and variable bounce, with cracks running down one side of the cut strip.
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