The India National Cricket Team is currently ready for the second test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. He has faced a five -wicket crushing defeat in a five -match Test series opener in Headingley, and is now aiming to take revenge in Edgbaston.
During India’s practice session in Edgbaston, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep were seen rolling their arms in the nets, indicating a change in speed attack for second trial against England. Additionally, Washington Sundar was also seen bowling in the nets in Edgbaston.
Morne Morkel’s wrestling banquet with Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep goes viral
On the occasion of India’s practice session in Edgbaston, a very avatar of bowling coach Morne Morkel scored rounds on social media. In fact, India’s Net session saw a wild mix of power and humor, as Morne Morkel darkened the young pace pair Arshdeep Singh and Akash.
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The performance between Morkel, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep was all about bouncers, banquet and belly laughter. In the viral video, India’s bowling coach can be seen playing wrestling with Arshdeep. Former South African Pesar was seen using wrestling tricks on the Indian bowler.
But the real adventure came from a playful return from the Indian bowlers. As Morkel rested after showing him some tricks of wrestling, both Arshdeep and Akash suddenly attacked the bowling coach in a best possible manner -making manner, change a pure session in a strange WWE show.
WWE meets lol in Indian net!
Morne Morkel vs. Arshdeep and Akashdeep – Not a fight, just fun!
Bouncers, banquet and stomach laugh. Who said that the net session cannot be entertaining? #INDVSENG #TEAMINDIEATS@Carkar pic.twitter.com/G7A9IZOSCW
– Ray Sports Cricket (@RaySportz_Cric) June 28, 2025
Arshdeep Singh set for a test debut as Jasprit Bumrah is likely to rest for the Edgbaston Test.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh may finally get his Test debut cap as India prepares to face England in the second Test in Edgbaston starting on July 2. The left-arm pacer was sweating under Morkel’s attentive eyes during a long and intensive training session in Birmingham.
According to the Times of India report, Arshdeep India is in controversy to earn Test Cap number 318. If chosen, Punjab Boy will become the second Indian cricketer after Sudarshan to make his Test debut in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.
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Jasprit Bumrah was designed to relax in one -two matches on a tour of England to manage his charge, Arshdeep could be his shoes in Edgbaston. In particular, the young pacer has already played county cricket in England, giving them valuable experience in local conditions.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Channel Virat Kohli Spirit in England
On the other hand, Vaibhav Suryavanshi burnt Hov with a blazing 48 with 19 balls, as India U19 defeated England U19 by six wickets in the first young ODI OD. Donating to the prestigious number 18 jersey, which is associated with Virat Kohli, Suryavanshi broke India five sixes and three fours to start a dream in his 175 -run chase.
India U19 crossed the 70 -run mark in the eighth place before Ralfi Albert rejected Suryavanshi. However, the loss had already been done, as the India U19 team hovering for the target with 26 overs. With a win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the U19 five-match series.
