Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Stokes Unfazed by Bumrah, Praises Pant Before Second Test
The English cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, isn't worried about whether India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah will play.
Stokes is more focused on his own team and extending their lead in the series.
He is a big fan of the Indian player Rishabh Pant and likes his aggressive style of play.
Former England player Andrew Flintoff is also helping out the team.
The England captain is ensuring that the younger players get enough motivation to perform well.
Ben Stokes is unconcerned by Jasprit Bumrah's limited availability for the second Test.
Stokes views Bumrah's absence as India's problem, not England's.
Stokes praised Rishabh Pant, expressing his admiration for the player's aggressive style.
Andrew Flintoff joined England's training session before the second Test.
England aims to use veteran players to motivate the younger team members.
- Who
- Ben Stokes, England team, Jasprit Bumrah, Andrew Flintoff.
- What
- England is preparing for the second Test against India, focusing on their own game.
- When
- Before the second Test.
- Where
- Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- Why
- To focus on their strategy and series lead, not the opposition's team composition.
- Teams Involved
- England, India
- Location
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Key Players
- Ben Stokes, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Andrew Flintoff
- Series Status
- England leads 1-0
Sources
'Detoxing the bowlers': Jasprit Bumrah & Co. practice with two-coloured balls to shed 'filthy habits' of white-ball cricket
Indian Bowlers Use Two-Coloured Balls In Nets To Rid 'Filthy Habits' From IPL
Stokes dismisses Bumrah factor; declares himself massive fan of Pant
Why 'Pant fan' Stokes not bothered about Bumrah factor