In addition to their on-field battles, the Three Lions have been plagued by illness and injuries, prompting them to think outside the box with their resources.

In the lead-up to the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala, England suffered yet another setback when fast bowler Ollie Robinson was struck down with a bug that affected others in the England camp earlier in the week and did not allow him to travel to the ground. With their playing group already depleted to 14 men after teenager Rehan Ahmed returned home earlier, England were left scrambling for replacements.

Paul Collingwood and Marcus Trescothick to take the field as substitute fielders

Paul Collingwood and Marcus Trescothick, two former England greats have been listed as substitute fielders for the Test match in Dharamshala. According to the ICC Playing Conditions, teams are allowed to name a maximum of six substitute fielders, and England has turned to their coaching staff to fill the void.

Collingwood and Trescothick were both renowned for their exceptional fielding skills during their illustrious playing careers. Collingwood grabbed 96 catches in his 68 Test matches, while Trescothick snaffled 95 catches across 76 Tests, cementing their places amongst England's all-time great catchers.