England Has named your playing XI for the second Test against IndiaStarting July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. After the winning of five wickets in the initial Test in Headingley, the hosts will run in the competition with confidence. Under India Shubman GillA change will be desperate, especially looking at his disappointing history in Edgbaston – losing seven of the eight tests here, with only ending in one draw.
There is no place for Joffra Archer as England
In a step that surprised many fans and pundits equally, England opted to field an unchanged XI, leaving the pace spearhead Jofra ArcherWhich was widely talked for a test return. The archer included in the squad for the second test will now have to wait longer for his much awaited return.
Despite being match-fit and despite coming through a red ball for Sussex, the 30-year-old fast bowler was not considered for selection, partially due to a family emergency due to his absence from Monday’s training session. England instead have kept their faith in the same bowling unit that has changed the tide in Headingly Josh tongue And Bridan CarsWith Chris WoakesWho must be playing in his home ground.
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England i2-0 lead, India aims to level the series
With speed of them, the England will aim to seal the 2–0 lead in the range. Ben stokes-Bal Side chased a record 371 runs in the fourth innings of the first Test, showcasing both flexibility and firepower. Expectations for repeating performance in Birmingham are high. However, India is expected to respond strongly under Leadership Gill. Despite the centuries of Indian batsmen in Leeds, the team stumbled in major moments, especially with the ball. With Pride and Series in Stake, Edgbaston has a tough competition on the card.
England’s XI for the second Test against India:
Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Josh Tongs, Shoaib Bashir
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