The amazing team selection of the India National Cricket Team for the second Test against England has taken social media from the storm. Washington Sundar was liked at a wrist-spinner in a bold step that has shocked fans and cricket experts. Kuldeep Yadav For the second test important in EDGBASTON.
India made three changes, which brought Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash deep, as they dropped Sai Reformson and Shardul Thakur with resting Bumrah. The move once again revealed the passion of the Indian team with a depth of batting on the bowling firing.
Shubman Gill says why Kuldeep Yadav ignored the Edgbaston Test
Despite the EDGBASTON surface, showing signs of turning and dryness, the Indian think tank opted to prioritize additional runs at the bottom rather than choosing a real wicket option in Kuldeep Yadav. To make cases worse, speed spears Jasprit Bumrah He is also rested for the Lord’s testing to keep him fresh, where the terms are expected to take more sides of the seams.
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In the toss, Indian captain Shubman Gill admitted that he was wooed to include Kuldeep, but was elected beautiful to strengthen the lower order for second trial against England, and this clarification did not sit well with fiery fans.
Shubman Gill said in the toss, “We were wooed to play Kuldeep, but seeing the previous match, our lower order did not do well, so we decided to add some depth in batting.”
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agkar lift Washington Sundar as India under Kuldeep Yadav for 2 Tests under the fire.
For this call, the Indian team management is facing intensive anger from fans. Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir And chief selector Ajit Agarkar is suffering the brunt of criticism. Fans are accusing him of playing it very safe and ignoring the match winning bowler.
Many believe that this highly cautious perspective may cost India match and even the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. With India already retreated 0–1 in the five-match Test series, fans slammed the bold decision to ignore a real-attacker weapon, Kuldeep, who could have proved to be a major threat on Edgbaston’s tailor surface for the second Test.
Some fans also felt that Kuldeep could be replaced Ravindra jadejaAs the left -arm spinners are struggling in recent Tests. In his last four matches, the experienced all-rounder bowled 110 overs, but managed to take just 5 wickets at an average of 78.
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Here is described how fans respond to Kuldeep Yadav’s Edgbaston Test:
Jeez. This is an incredibly defensive lineup from India. There is no Kuldeep and any Arshdeep. Gambhir ruined one of the biggest testing side. It was just thinking how much Eng would have carried forward on the dried track, he batted first. https://t.co/nhbnxatieu
– Ahmed Hussain (@Ahmad_pak_) July 2, 2025
Sack Gambhir.
enough is enough.
Kuldeep Yadav could have been the best chance to compete with the English batsmen.
But this Moran wants the depth of batting.– Athe Jain (@Atishayjain1x) July 2, 2025
Indian cricket raised Washington Sundar in place of Kuldeep Yadav, thinking that they only need batsmen to win the Test match: pic.twitter.com/2jn75YMY2W
– Shubam Bhatt (@shubharcasm) July 2, 2025
“Pisces said in a press conference yesterday – ‘A spinner Hota to Ruk Jet’
Today Kuldeep Yadav again on the bench.
Suspense after Bumrah Fit Honon…
Toh bowling SE match will be the Irada Cab of Jeta?#INDVSENG #Bumrah #Kaldeep,#India @Criccrazyjohns @Mufaddal_vohra pic.twitter.com/im8k4nubt1– Arshad Saifi (@arshads90573671) July 2, 2025
IND made 3 changes. It is okay to demolish Sai Sudarshan and Shardul Thakur. But they should be replaced with Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.
Nitish makes the problem worse.
Test is for cricket experts, not for Bits N Peace Players.
– Syed Yusuf Mehdi (@yusufmehdi) July 2, 2025
Lagta haudeep yadav ar arshdeep ko desh ki itihaas ar angrezon keadayi ke baare main nahi pata hai isliye jagah nahi mil rahi hai xi main. pic.twitter.com/ood6wza2h0
– Toss Rizvi (@rizvitaus) July 2, 2025
Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing @Gautamgambhir @Imaagarkar He is a real match winner. The wrist spinners historically performed well in England. He will take 5-6 wickets and win you the game. #Indvsend pic.twitter.com/t3dmvun4qf
– Sanju Samson (@sanjusamson__) July 2, 2025
Poor team selection.
If you really wanted to play an additional spinner, it should have been Washington, not beautiful, Kuldeep Yadav.
You cannot expect the real contribution with beautiful to bat or ball.
Kuldeep must have made a difference#INDVSENG– On the cover (@OVTHECOVERX) July 2, 2025
Kuldeep Yadav. pic.twitter.com/8tcx3mgjxb
– Billu (@tuna_machli) July 2, 2025
Written magician
Left hand attraction
Kuldeep Yadav does not just spin the ball – he runs the entire matches!#Kaldeep #Chinamanmagic #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/UHPKAIW5D0– Vikash Kumar Sinha (@vikashaps) July 2, 2025
This is something in XI in playing Kulip Yadav that I cannot just digest.
I really wonder why the team management is ignoring Kuldeep Yadav.
In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who is our primary wicket bowler?Washington is playing the role of both Sundar and Ravindra …
– Partha Rawal (@gopu_R) July 2, 2025
FKER is still not playing Kuldeep Yadav. #INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/zupmxqwtfb
– Aryabhatta (@aryabhatt_1) July 2, 2025
Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Sudarshan to Washington Sundar and Akash deep under coaching – pic.twitter.com/o7hv1nnwfu
– Shubam Bhatt (@shubharcasm) July 2, 2025
Bkl kuldeep yadav ko kay honeymoon pe leke gaye ho, spinning track pe ek toh frontline spinner feeder
– Sarathak (@Sarthak02_) July 2, 2025
Kkr quota se nai hai kuldeep Yadav, Chakravarti Hota toh Ye Test Khel Jata
– Subodh Chavan (@subodhchavan09) July 2, 2025
Well, India is already below 0–1 in the five-match Test series and is now playing in Edgbaston, a place where they have never won the Test match in the last eight outings, after the defeat of five wickets in the first Test in heading, it will not be easy at all.
However, England also do not have much record in Edgbaston. He has lost three of his last five Tests at the site, making the second Test for fans more interesting.
Here are XI playing for second trial between England and India:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul,
England: Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Bridan Car, Josh Tong, Shoaib Bashir.
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