Unpredictable series leaves England and India seeking stability

Pope and Woakes could replace Butler and CurranOff-spinner Ashwin poised to return for IndiaThe Oval Test is synonymous with summer’s end; one final hurrah before the leaves begin to fall and, along with settling any unfinished business, a chance for England’s cricketers to book their places on the plane for the winter tours.Not this time. The fourth Test against India that starts on Thursday will not decide a series that is locked at 1‑1 and still has a finale in Manchester ne