England could be without experienced campaigners Jonny Bairstow and Alastair Cook for the fourth Test against India at the Ageas Bowl, which starts on August 30.
The hosts are currently struggling in the third Test and could be forced to make two changes to their under-performing batting line-up ahead of the next encounter.
England could plump for Surrey’s Rory Burns as a potential replacement for the former England captain.
Bairstow, however, has been one of England’s shining lights. He has scored 206 runs at an average of 51.50, which has include two half-centuries.
Lancashire wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has taken over the glovework at Trent Bridge and looks set to continue in the role for the fourth Test.
