In a bold call before the fourth Test against England in Manchester, former English spinner Monty Panesar has urged the Indian cricket team to take out his Trump card-he bounced back from a narrow necklace at Jaspit Bumrah-Lords.
As England’s five-match Test series 2–1, Monty Panesar emphasized that the fourth Test match is “Must-Win” for India, and resting Jasprit Bumrah may prove to be an expensive mistake if they want a chance to win the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.
Panesar believes that India cannot withdraw its best weapon, especially offering the highest speed and bounce in the country with a pitch at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. He believes that Jasprit Bumrah’s firepower may be the key to India’s success in the fourth test against England.
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Monty Panesar urged India to highlight Jasprit Bumrah in Manchester
Pacer has been one of the standout artists for India in the five-match Test series with 12 wickets out of two matches, and the former England spinner feels that the touring side will have to field its strongest lineup to level the Test series in Manchester.
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However, Bumrah is expected to rest for one of the remaining two tests of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to workload concerns, but Panesar warned against such a step, saying that it will cruel his hopes against the England’s high-ups of England in Manchester.
Monty Panesar was quoted by Annie: “Jasprit Bumrah should play the next match. This is a match for India. They need to play their best attack. Jaspreet Bumrah has to play the next Test. It is the biggest speed and bounce in the country, so he has to play.”
Monty Panesar was surprised by Arshdeep Singh’s lapse from India in England
Meanwhile, Panesar has raised eyebrows on India’s decision to play Arshdeep Singh in the five -match Test series against England. The former spinner has reported that the left -handed pace can add a lot of essential variety to India’s bowling attack under English conditions, where movement and angles play a big role.
He also said that Arshadeep’s experience in county cricket makes him a great option for India on English pitches. With his ability to challenge the ball and challenge right hands with sharp angles, Panesar believes that the young pacer may have made a difference, especially in Leeds.
Panesar signed, saying, “I wonder he did not play the first test. He brings good angles and will be effective in English conditions.”
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Arshdeep Singh’s test in doubt after hand injury
In particular, Arshdeep Singh is yet to make his Test debut, but was expected to play the fourth Test. However, he hurt his hand and had to visit the doctor, which has put his opportunities in suspicion.
Sharing an update on Pacer, India’s assistant coach Ryan Ten Dotk said, “He took a ball bowling a ball. So, he hit a ball, and he tried to stop it, and it’s just a cut.”
