Overview

• Jasprit Bumrah’s workload will be managed smartly, with plans for him to feature in only three of the five Tests to safeguard his fitness.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy has been challenged to increase his overs after demonstrating the ability to bowl “magical” deliveries that complement his batting.
• A four-day intra-squad warm-up game against India A begins on June 13 in Beckenham as final preparation before the first Test in Leeds on June 20.
• Morkel, initially uneasy about the squad’s lack of red-ball cricket, lauded the bowlers’ energy and sense of ownership during recent practice sessions.
• Emphasizing character and consistency, he urged bowlers to maintain intensity even when English pitches flatten out.