London, Aug 17: Ahead of the fourth and final test, players of the Indian cricket team underwent a grueling practice session in London on Tuesday.

The Indian cricketers were seen playing football and sweating it out the nets at the Oval stadium.

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, ace batsmen, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli were seen engaged in stretching exercises after missing the practice since the last two days.

England surged to the top of the world rankings after crushing India by an innings and 242 runs in the third test on Saturday (August 13) to secure their sixth consecutive series win.

England''s series victory takes them to top of the test rankings ahead of South Africa and previous leaders India.

Fast bowler James Anderson claimed four for 85 as India were dismissed for 244 after lunch on the fourth day at Edgbaston, giving the home team a 3-0 lead in the four-match series.

India''s batsmen capitulated for the third successive match against England''s penetrative attack.

The team is already bruised due to absence of key players due to injuries throughout the test series. The final test at the Oval starts on Thursday. (ANI)