India Pace is ready to remember the services of Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah In the second test of the five-game series against England In Edgbaston, starting from July 2, as part of a charge management plan.
Between the working management, Bumrah is likely to remember for the Edgbaston Test
Bumrah, who bowled 43.4 overs on a large scale in the series opener in the headingley, claimed a brilliant race for five wickets in the first innings and was India’s standout artist despite the team’s last five -wicket defeat. Damage marked a historic moment as India became the first team to lose an exam after five individual centuries. The absence of Bumrah would be deeply felt as his tireless control and ability to strike in major moments were unmatched. With tightly packing of five-observe chains, the BCCI first indicated that Bumrah would feature in only three matches, which would prioritize their long-term fitness. The second test begins on July 2 in Birmingham, and without Bumrah, India will need to restructure its bowling attack. The Indian bowling unit fought to complement Bumrah’s talent in the first Test.
India’s ineffective bowling against England in the first Test
Mohammad Siraj And Prasad krishnaThose who formed the rest of the motion trio were largely ineffective. Siraj returned with low 2/122 figures in both innings and remained wicketlaces in the second, while Prasad leaked heavy runs, with a joint figures of 5 wickets for 220 runs in just 35 overs. Constant lack of support allowed England to pursue its second largest fourth-fourth-fourth-one target in testing history. In the first innings, 5/83 of Bumrah showcased his unmatched influence, but India’s inability to pressurize both ends proved expensive. In the second innings, even Bumrah became a wicket -free as England batted with controlled aggression. With Edgbaston Test Lump, India should not only find a replacement for Bumrah, but also assure the overall bowling combination. The election now tells two reserve pacers: Sky deep And Arshdeep SinghEach offer contrasting styles and strength that can shape the test result.
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Arshdeep vs Akash Deep: The Race to Bumrah Edgbaston
1. Sky Deep: Seam Movement and Initial Impact
Sky deep There is a compelling case. He exploded on the test scene in 2024 with an unprecedented debut in Ranchi, where he dismissed the top order of England by rejecting Zak Croly, Ben DocketAnd Oli pope Quick. His natural seam movement and skidti release compared Mohammed ShamiHowever, India hopes that it brings better returns in England by Shami’s 40+ average.
While Akash quickly showed the promise, his recent form did not live up to expectations:
- 7 tests, average: 35.20
- Struggle with stability in long mantras
Nevertheless, their ability to remove the movement from good length and the ability to bother top -order batsmen make them a strong candidate on English pitches.
2. Arshdeep Singh: Left-Arm Variety and County Experience
If the diversity is focus, Arshdeep Singh Becomes a serious contender. The left-armor provides a separate angle that may unstable the top order of the right hand of England. Their experience in English conditions to play for Kent in the County Championship adds the value:
- 5 county matches: 13 wickets, AVG: 41.76
- Not the best average, but experienced with Duke Ball
Arshdeep is also India’s top wicket -taking in T20I, who is playing an important role in his T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph. While Test cricket demands patience and stamina, Arshdeep’s T20 skills can be a property against England’s attacker style under Buzzball in particular run containing and reverse swing.
Does give him an edge:
- Left-arm angle (India’s speed trio is currently all right hand)
- White ball developed defensive control through cricket
- The ability to swing the ball in both ways, especially with the new ball
However, he remains unused at the test level and average 30+ in first -class cricket, a figure that cannot create full confidence.
