Main point:
There were many important indications in the nets before the second Test to be held in Birmingham. Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar have a strong chance to play. Bumrah can be rested. The place of Kuldeep Yadav is also not decided. The final decision regarding the team combination will depend on the weather.
Delhi: After the defeat in the last Test and the speculation of resting Jaspreet Bumrah, everyone’s eyes on the Net session of the Indian team on Monday. There were many signs about the possible playing XI for the second Test against England. Two days before the match, India’s Assistant Coach Ryan Ten Deskate spoke on some of the dressing room complications and said that the possibility of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy is very strong. At the same time, Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav may not play in this match.
Reddy may get a chance
A whiteboard was placed near the nets, which wrote batting and bowling orders. In this, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s name was recorded with prominent bowlers. However, it was not confirmed by playing XI but there was definitely a sign. After two weak batting of India’s lower order in the first Test, now the team wants to bring a batting all -rounder. Shardul Thakur also did not bowl specially in the nets. Ryan Ten Deskatte said that Nitish is in great form and he has a very good possibility of getting a chance in this Test.
Washington Sundar is getting special attention
Washington Sundar bowled for a long time with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in the nets. Then he batted for a long time. Three Throdown Specialists were constantly challenging him and he was playing the best shots. The coach said that two spinners will play but it is difficult to decide which two will be. Washington’s batting can also play an important role in team combination.
Bumrah available, but the decision remains
Bumrah was seen racing, fielding and bowling a little in the nets. He appeared in the rhythm, but has not yet decided to play him. Team management believes that they can be taken into the latter test if needed. Bumrah’s workload management is the biggest priority.
Trying to fit Kuldeep
Kuldeep Yadav bowled in the nets for a long time, but he landed not against the Indian main batsmen but in front of the local net bowlers. The coach said that he wants to feed Kuldeep, but according to the batting order it is not yet decided. It is possible that he will be saved for the post -series matches.
There is still confusion about the team combination. However, it is certain that India will enter the Birmingham Test with some changes. The final decision will be taken by looking at the field and weather.
Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar Likely to Play at Edgbaston. Jasprit bumrah, kuldeep yadav unlikely to play, reports sandeep dwivedi from birmingham ahead of the #Indivsengland 2nd test https://t.co/zsnyqfnfmd
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