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India Eye Edgbaston Reset as Bumrah Set to Sit Out Second Test

With Bumrah rested, India turn to fresh bowling options in a bid to address the shortcomings that cost them at Leeds.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal misses a catch.
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Overview

  • India are expected to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the Edgbaston Test under a plan to use him in three of the five matches after he bowled 43.4 overs at Headingley and claimed 5/83.
  • Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is poised for a Test debut in place of Bumrah, and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is under consideration to add variety against England’s known spin vulnerability.
  • India’s bowling attack outside of Bumrah struggled for penetration and control in the first Test, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna unable to support the lead pacer.
  • The touring side have not recorded a Test victory at Edgbaston since 1967, extending a winless run they aim to break in the second match.
  • Selection debates also extend to all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja, whose overseas form and team balance roles face renewed scrutiny.