Archive · 21 May 2025
PBKS Coach Backs Arshdeep and Iyer for England Tests
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowling coach, James Hopes, thinks Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer should be picked for India's Test cricket team playing against England.
Hopes believes Arshdeep's bowling style is perfect for England.
Arshdeep has been doing well in the current IPL season.
Hopes also thinks Shreyas Iyer is ready to play Test cricket again.
The series begins on June 20.
PBKS bowling coach backs Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer for England Test series.
James Hopes believes Arshdeep Singh's ability to swing the ball suits English conditions.
Arshdeep has 16 wickets in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Shreyas Iyer, according to Hopes, is ready for Test cricket after working on his game.
India is touring England for a five-match Test series starting June 20.
- Who
- Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and James Hopes
- What
- Potential selection for India's Test squad
- When
- Starting June 20
- Where
- England
- Why
- Based on coach's assessment of player suitability for English conditions
- Players
- Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer
- Test Series Location
- England
- Team
- India
- Series Length
- Five-match series
- PBKS Bowling Coach
- James Hopes
Sources
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