While Gambhir seems to have opted for Harshit Rana as his Bumrah replacement, it is a little interesting why he didn’t consider Arshdeep Singh — now an experienced campaigner, deadly under pressure, and an alternative to the right-arm battery of Shami and Pandya — as the natural replacement to step into that role.

With the series already in pocket, the Indian team would like to continue the momentum before the Champions Trophy and aim for a clean sweep.

Rohit Sharma lighted up Cuttack with a much awaited ton and helped India beat England by four wickets in the second ODI. Rohit, who was going through a lean patch, smashed 119 off 90 deliveries before getting out against Liam Livingstone.

India will play one last game against England before flying out for the Champions Trophy. With Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out of the upcoming ICC event, the final match of the series is the last opportunity for the Indian team to get their house in order before flying out to Dubai.