Archive · 30 Jun 2025
India's Edgbaston Test: Arshdeep, Kuldeep in Frame?
After losing the first cricket test, the Indian team is making some changes.
The captain is under pressure as they head to Birmingham, where they have never won.
Bumrah might not play due to rest, and Arshdeep Singh could debut.
Some want Kuldeep Yadav to play because of his good record against England.
Also, some players who didn't do well in the first test may not play.
India lost the first Test in Leeds by five wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah may miss the second Test due to workload management.
Arshdeep Singh is expected to make his Test debut in place of Bumrah.
Calls are growing louder for Kuldeep Yadav to be included in the team.
Shardul Thakur's performance was underwhelming in the first Test.
- Who
- India and England cricket teams, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur.
- What
- India's team selection for the second Test against England.
- When
- Ongoing, with focus on the upcoming Edgbaston Test.
- Where
- Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- Why
- Due to the team's performance in the first Test and discussions about improving the team's strategy.
Team Composition
Performance Assessment
Playing XI Changes
Team Composition
Shardul Thakur's performance was underwhelming.
Performance Assessment
Nitish Reddy may replace Shardul.
Jadeja's Inclusion
Team Composition
Jadeja's form is modest.
Performance Assessment
Jadeja's inclusion remains likely to support a fragile tail.
Bowling Strategy
Team Composition
Bumrah may miss the match due to workload.
Performance Assessment
Arshdeep Singh is likely to debut.
- Featured Player
- Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
- Match Location
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Previous Match Result
- India lost
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Potential Debut
- Arshdeep Singh
Sources
Gautam Gambhir - Shubman Gill sent ‘no brainer’ message ahead of Edgbaston Test: ‘You have to play him…’
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The Quest For Greatness: Rishabh Pant Sets Sights On Surpassing Virat Kohli’s Historical Milestone At Edgbaston
Lloyd Criticises Gill's Reactive Captaincy, Cook Disagrees Using Stokes' Example
Azharuddin Says India 'Too Much Dependent On Bumrah.. Should Play Kuldeep Yadav'
How Kuldeep Yadav prepped for England tour with Kevin Pietersen’s advice and bowling-action tweaks
IND vs ENG - Ex-Cricketer Digs At Shubman Gill-Led India's Team Selection At Headingley Test: 'Too Dependent On Jasprit Bumrah'
IND vs ENG: Greg Chappell Showers Praise On Kuldeep Yadav, Puts Indian Spinner In Same Category As Shane Warne
