On the eve of the fifth Test against India at Old Trafford, England vice-captain Jos Buttler has said that he expects the game to go ahead as scheduled despite a fresh COVID-19 case in the visiting camp.

On Thursday (September 9), Team India’s assistant physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for the virus. As a result, Virat Kohli and company had to cancel their practice session.

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Earlier, India head coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun had also returned COVID-19 positive and they are still in isolation in London.

"I don't know too much, to be honest, at the moment. At present we are expecting the game to go ahead. Things are all fine in our camp. We are looking forward to the game," Buttler said during a media interaction when asked about the latest development.

The hosts had suffered a 157-run defeat at the Oval to concede a 2-1 lead to India and they are now looking to avoid a series defeat.

Buttler, who missed the fourth Test for the birth of his second child, said his team is all fired up to level the series.

"It was a fantastic Test match (at the Oval). The Indians played brilliant cricket. We want to win this Test match and level the series. The spirits are high in the side, it's a must win game for us," he said.

Amid the speculation over James Anderson’s resting for the final Test, Buttler clarified that the veteran pacer is fully fit and is available for selection.

"He has bowled fantastically well in the series. Jimmy is incredibly fit. He has looked after himself very well. He looks exactly the same (as was in first match) and is available for selection," he said.

Commenting on the pitch, Buttler said, "Pretty good wicket, looks a bit dry. There could be spin later on. We played against the West Indies and Pakistan so we know the conditions pretty well."

Jos Buttler also shared his two cents on England’s T20 World Cup squad, which was picked on Thursday. Ace all-rounder, who had taken a break from the game in July to prioritize his mental well-being, doesn’t feature in the team.

"There is strength and depth. The white ball squad is fantastic. We have some brilliant players and match-winners. We are excited for that challenge and will try to do the maximum."

(With PTI inputs)