Welcome to the much-awaited 20th Edition of The Cricket Diaries: Team India Edition! 

Let's delve into the latest updates surrounding the Indian Cricket Team.

1. Decisive 5th Test in the Enchanting Dharamshala:

The picturesque HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala is set to host the grand finale of the series in the backdrop of its scenic surroundings. Known for its slightly pace-friendly wicket, the iconic stadium promises a thrilling contest. Although India has already clinched the series with a 3-1 scoreline, the final Test holds immense significance as valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points are at stake. A defeat might jeopardize India's chances of securing a spot in the top two for the WTC Final.

2. R Ashwin's Century of Tests:

The spotlight today shines on the spin maestro, R Ashwin, as he steps onto the field for his 100th Test match. With an impressive record of 507 wickets in 99 Test matches, Ashwin is not just a potent force with the ball but also a reliable lower-order batsman. He has notched up five Test centuries, one of which was against England in 2021. All eyes will be on how Ashwin performs in this historic milestone.

3. Jaiswal Eyes Historic Feats:

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the cusp of creating history. Currently, with 655 runs in the series, he stands close to surpassing Virat Kohli's tally of most runs scored in a test series in the last 25 years (692 runs against Australia in 2014). Jaiswal also has an opportunity to eclipse Sunil Gavaskar's record of 774 runs in a test series, a feat that requires him to score 120 or more runs. Jaiswal is plundering runs in this series and it won’t be surprising if he scores one more hundred in the 5th Test vs England.

Stay tuned for the next edition of The Cricket Diaries for a comprehensive analysis of the series finale.

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