IndiaAgainst campaign in five -match test series England Got a serious blow After a shocking loss in the opening test In Headingley. Despite posting a big target of 371 runs, India failed to defend it at day 5, as England pulled one of their finest fourth-pest in testing history. Ben docket Leading the charge with a brilliant 149, directed the hosts to win five wickets.
The result not only disappointed Indian fans, but also raised many questions – Shubman GillCapital option of Gautam GambhirDecision as a head coach. One of the biggest concerns remains India’s bowling strategy, especially all -rounder’s unwavering performance Shardul Thakur,
Sunil Gavaskar has been highlighted why Kuldeep Yadav is in one place on Shardul Thakur in 2 Tests
Former India captain and mythological batsman Sunil Gavaskar Has weighed after the loss of headingley, stating that India’s bowling line-up change is necessary. Speaking in the post -match show, Gavaskar advocated to include left -arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav In the playing XI for the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
“Whether Jasprit Bumrah is fit or not, I think Kuldeep Yadav has to come to the team. I believe that he should come to the team for Shardul Thakur because the Birmingham pitch will be the same where there will be some help for the wrist spinner,” Gavaskar explained.
His comments come after Thakur’s forgetful performance in Headingley, where he became a wicket -free in the first innings and returned to the second with a 2/72 figure. Even with the bat, Thakur failed to create an impact, intensifying the debate about his location in the XI.
Kuldeep’s England record: Can the wrist-spinner turn on the tide?
Kuldeep’s test record in England is not effective at all-at the same time when he showed a red ball game on English earth, during the 2018 Lord’s Test, where he failed to take a wicket. However, his recent white-ball form and red-ball comeback performances have given birth to Asha around his possible inclusion.
Historically, Kuldeep has been seen as a strategic weapon, which is used only when conditions are in favor of spin. But Gavaskar believes that the surface in Birmingham can only provide enough hold for the left-arm wrist-spinner to disturb their aggressive middle-order, especially their aggressive middle-order.
The second test in Edgbaston begins on July 2, and all will be eyeing how India has reshuffled its squad in search of redemption.
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