In roughly a little over a week, India will host England for one last time in the ongoing tour in the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala

With extended winters prevailing in the Northern part of the country, the weather will be chilly and rain could also play a part, something that no one would like. Fast bowlers would be getting assistance as their would be moisture. The groundsmen are set to play an important role. As per a report on The Indian Express, the BCCI and the HPCA started ground preparations early because of the unpredictable climate.

The English team would feel at home given the overhead conditions that is expectations. During the Test at Dharamshala, the first two days are expected to be cloudy with less chances of rain, while there are high chances of rain over the weekend - that would be Day 3 and 4 of the Test.

For the unversed, Rohit Sharma-led Team India has already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series despite missing big stars. In the fifth Test at Dharamshala, the availability of KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah is in doubt.

Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the annual player contract list for the year 2023-24 and wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan along with Shreyas Iyer are not in the list. Iyer had a Grade B BCCI contract whereas Kishan had a Grade C contract in last year retainer ship list.

India skipper Rohit Sharma along with star batter Virat Kohli speedster Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja got the A+ Grade.