India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep’s inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
India’s pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team for the third Test against England. The match will be held at Lord’s next week. Shubman Gill confirmed Bumrah’s return. Bumrah was rested for the second Test as part of workload management. Three changes were made to the team for the second Test.
India chose Washington Sundar over Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, prioritising batting depth. Shubman Gill cited the desire to strengthen the lower order, influenced by past batting performances and the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Jasprit Bumrah was also rested due to workload management, with an eye on the third Test at Lord’s.
England and India players wore black armbands in the second Test at Edgbaston to honor Wayne Larkins, the former England cricketer who recently passed away. Larkins, who played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs, was remembered for his elegant strokeplay and impactful performances, including a memorable winning innings against the West Indies.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has criticized the team management’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for a crucial Test match. Shastri questioned the logic of benching the world’s best fast bowler after a week’s rest, especially given India’s recent Test losses.
England opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the second Test at Edgbaston, capitalizing on overcast conditions. India rested Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep. England retained their winning combination, aiming to build on their previous victory, while India sought to level the series.
The Great Indian Kapil Show’s upcoming episode features Rishabh Pant, coach Gautam Gambhir, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Abhishek Sharma. Pant humorously declares, “Don’t take me for a sage.” Gambhir jests about needing the players’ permission and explains his serious demeanor allows others to enjoy. The cricketers playfully reveal Mohammed Shami as the biggest complainer, with Gambhir adding Shami misses his brother-in-law.
India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh in August faces a potential postponement due to pending government clearance amidst diplomatic tensions. While cancellation is not an option as the series is part of the ICC’s Future Tours Programme, both cricket boards are expected to discuss rescheduling to find mutually convenient dates. The series includes three ODIs and three T20Is.
Ajinkya Rahane has advised Shubman Gill to be more proactive as a captain, especially when defending a total, emphasizing the importance of seeking wickets and setting strategic fields. Rahane also highlighted the need for Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja to step up if Jasprit Bumrah is absent.
