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Shardul Thakur’s performance in the Handingley Test was average. He bowled 6 overs in the first innings and 10 overs in the second innings, but did not get any wicket in the first innings, while in the second innings he could take only two wickets.

Delhi: The Indian team has suffered defeat in the first Test match against England, after which questions are being raised about the performance of young players. However, the team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill have supported the players. Now the second Test match of the series will be played in Edgbaston between July 2 and July 6.

Prior to this important match, former England spinner Monty Panesar has given a big statement. He believes that the Indian team should include Kuldeep Yadav in place of fast bowling all -rounder Shardul Thakur for the second Test, as the spin bowlers are going to play an important role on Edgbaston’s pitch.

In a special conversation with PTI, Panesar said, “Along with feeding Bharat Ravindra Jadeja in the Edgbaston Test, an X factor spinner like Kuldeep Yadav can also be included in the team. We know that Edgbaston’s pitch takes a little turn, so bowlers like Kuldeep can have a better option.

He further said, “Kuldeep does not need a turning track. In the recent IPL season, he has shown that he can bother the batsmen by bowling on the exact line and length even in uninteresting conditions.”

Shardul Thakur’s performance in the Handingley Test was average. He bowled 6 overs in the first innings and 10 overs in the second innings, but did not get any wicket in the first innings, while in the second innings he could take only two wickets.

Panesar said, “If Shardul Thakur bowls only six to eight overs for the team and cannot be trusted to put 15 overs, then there is no use to feed them.”

Significantly, England’s exciting win by 5 wickets in the first Test match against India at the headingley ground in Leeds has brought him to the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 ​​points. With this victory, England got 12 points and its win percentage (PCT) has increased to 100.

On the other hand, after this defeat, the Indian team not only got any points. India has slipped to fourth place directly.

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