Legendary pacer Stuart Broad expressed surprise at his omission from the match, saying that, given the time between the Headingley and Birmingham games, it is a little shocking to see the team’s greatest pacer out even if he has had a fair length of rest.
The second Test has already begun as India is in England. Unexpectedly, Jasprit Bumrah, the star player for India’s pace-bowling team, has been rested for the current match. Bumrah’s exclusion from the match at Edgbaston in Birmingham was justified by the management on the grounds of workload management, although many were taken aback by the decision considering the one-week interval between the first and second Test matches.
Can they risk Bumrah here as they will undoubtedly want him at Lord’s due to the movement you can get via the air?” Stuart Broad said through Sky Sports.
For a fast bowler, a week is a great amount of time off. In addition to being astonished by his omission, I was also taken aback by his statement prior to the series that he would only play three of the five Test matches. You play every week as it comes, keeping those cards close to the vest.
Akash Deep replaces Bumrah.
India gained a tight but significant lead after amassing 471 batting first because to Bumrah’s outstanding five-wicket haul in the first innings of the series opener, which swept through the English batting order. Because the Ben Stokes-led team’s target was a bit short, the Shubman Gill-led team was unable to take full advantage of the opportunity in the second innings.
Bumrah bowled brilliantly but was unable to take any wickets as the visitors attempted to defend the target. Ben Duckett’s 149 was the game’s high point on the fifth day, as England easily tracked down the mark due to a lack of strong support from the other end with the ball. India added players like Akash Deep to the mix when Bumrah was unavailable, with Mohammed Siraj, the most seasoned seamer, commanding the pace battery.
India’s captain, Shubman Gill, has been hitting the ball with great force as they bat first in the match. Gill (114*) and Ravindra Jadeja (41*) are still at the crease as India has already scored 310 runs at Stumps on Day 1 with five wickets lost.
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