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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: Stuart Broad blames India's team selection for Headingley loss; urges two changes in India's playing XI for Edgbaston
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Former England bowler Stuart Broad speaks with former South Africa bowler and India bowling coach Morne Morkel during day three of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 22, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has weighed in on India's five-wicket defeat in the opening Test at Headingley, suggesting that team selection played a significant role in the visitors' loss. Broad pointed out that India might have missed a trick by not playing wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on a surface that could have aided spin, especially on the final two days. Speaking on For the Love of Cricket, his new podcast with Jos Buttler, Broad said: 'I think they got their team selection wrong, if I'm honest,' Broad said. 'Kuldeep Yadav should have played instead of Shardul Thakur. Especially with the kind of pitch and England's known struggle against wrist spin, Kuldeep could have made a big difference.' Broad also noted that India's attack lacked the variety and penetration needed to close out the game, especially in the second innings. He advocated for the inclusion of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh , especially with reports suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for the second Test in Birmingham. 'If Bumrah is going to be rested at Edgbaston, I'd be tempted to bring in Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm angle and his ability to swing the ball early on could offer something different to India's bowling attack,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Worst Home Items That People Own, Ranked CleverClassic Undo 'While Prasidh Krishna improved in the second innings, the attack overall lacked control and wicket-taking threat.' Watching Test cricket in England: Ticket prices, food options, museum and all about Headingley Despite the defeat, Broad urged calm, insisting that India shouldn't overhaul their strategy based on a single loss. 'It's not panic stations. You can't afford to rip up plans after one loss. India were in control for most of the Test, and just need a few tweaks rather than wholesale changes,' he concluded. India will face England in the second Test at Edgbaston from July 2, with several questions looming over team selection and strategy. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Headaches from Headingley: How will India rally after losing 1st Test? Should Kuldeep Yadav come into XI now?
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Mohammed Siraj of India looks on as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett of England add to the total during day five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) With a batting lineup in transition, the general consensus heading into the England tour was that it would be an uphill task for Shubman Gill's boys. By the end of the first Test in Headingley on Monday, the climb seems steeper, although the goalpost has now shifted a bit. For the first time in the 149-year history of Test cricket, a team has lost after recording five centuries. Over two innings, India scored 835 runs, the fourth biggest tally in a Test that could not be defended. For a defeat of this magnitude, where 371 was not enough in the fourth innings on a tiring Day Five pitch, the bowlers will have to bear the brunt. Jasprit Bumrah, after bowling his heart out in the first innings and taking 5-83, was played out with extreme caution by the English batters in his first couple of spells in the second innings. But it was his support cast that left a lot to be desired. Mohammed Siraj couldn't create consistent pressure while Prasidh Krishna, despite five wickets over two innings, went for over six runs per over. The lone spin option Ravindra Jadeja couldn't come close to creating the mayhem that he does on spin-friendly tracks in India. India Outplayed at Headingley | England Go 1-0 Up in the Series | IND vs ENG 1st Test But coach Gautam Gambhir gave the impression that there wouldn't be wholesale changes in the bowling attack for the second Test in Birmingham starting in a week's time. While he spoke about Siraj's experience, there was high praise for Prasidh too. 'Barring Bumrah and Siraj, we don't have too much experience in the attack. Prasidh bowled very well and got us important wickets. He brings something different to the table with the bounce that he generates and has the ingredients of becoming a very good Test bowler,' Gambhir said. 'We will have to give them time,' Gambhir said about the pace attack. 'Earlier, we used to have four fast bowlers in the squad with an experience of more than 40 Tests. It doesn't make such a big impact in OneDay or T20 matches, but when you go to Australia, England or South Africa for Tests, experience matters,' Gambhir added. 'These are early days. If we start judging our bowlers after every Test, how will we develop a bowling attack? Apart from Bumrah and Siraj, the others bowlers have quality, which is why they are in this dressing room. But we have got to keep backing them because it's not about one tour. It's about building a fast-bowler battery that can serve India for a long time in Test cricket,' Gambhir said. Watching Test cricket in England: Ticket prices, food options, museum and all about Headingley Even if the top-three pacers are retained, it will be difficult to persist with Shardul Thakur. He only bowled 16 overs in the Test, taking two wickets, and failed with the bat. Though Gambhir was adamant that the wickets that Shardul got were important, there's no doubt that there is a case to strengthen the bowling attack, which lacked the teeth to take 20 wickets. 'I agree that even if you score 1000 runs, a victory is not guaranteed. To win, you need to take 20 wickets, but we will have to see the conditions (at Edgbaston) before taking a call,' Gambhir said. Kuldeep looks a mandatory inclusion If the coach has to walk the talk, his best bet could be Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test. The left-arm wrist spinner played a superb hand when England last toured India in 2023-24, taking 19 wickets at an average of 20.14. The likes of Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, who gave enough trouble to India in the first Test, aren't the best players of spin and might struggle to read a wrist spinner from the hand. If Kuldeep plays, he will be a genuine wicket-taking option, something that India so sorely missed in Headingley after Bumrah was played out. But that won't be at the cost of Ravindra Jadeja, who still has enough backers in the team despite modest returns in the first Test. Captain Shubman Gill said he was happy with the allrounder's performance. 'He bowled very well and created enough chances, there was one that Rishabh (Pant) didn't see,' Gill said, and he found support in Gambhir too. It is Jadeja's ability to keep the runs down and bowl overs quickly, which also works in his favour. That leaves Shardul in a vulnerable spot, but the call that the team management needs to take is whether they are fine with three pacers. If they want to have a fourth pace option along with two spinners, the only player in the top order who can make way for batting allrounder Nitish Reddy is Karun Nair. With 0 and 20, Nair didn't exactly set the stage on fire, while Nitish's performances in Australia, which included a century at MCG, may be a tempting option for Gambhir and Co. Not sweating over late-order collapses Over two innings, India lost 13 wickets for 72 runs, which made a significant difference in the end. Gambhir conceded that had the team got 550-600 from where they were (431-3) in the first innings, it would have made a difference. 'It's not that they are not applying themselves, they are trying. Yes, those extra runs would have been crucial, but I don't want to blame 9, 10 and 11 for not getting a lot of runs,' Gambhir said. The coach had a point because 471 and 364 should be enough to win a Test match in England. It's to be seen if India take the bold call of playing five specialist bowlers to build on the good form of the top-order. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping numerous catches? Ex-India cricketer cites possibility
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal of India drops a catch during Day Five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) Mohammed Kaif, one of the best fielders India had ever produced has pointed out the reasons why Yashasvi Jaiswal is dropping so many catches. Jaiswal had dropped four crucial catches against England in Leeds which cost India dearly and the visitors lost the match by five wickets as England chase down 371 runs on the final day. In the first innings, Ollie Pope attempted to guide a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah through the slip cordon but ended up edging it thickly. Positioned in the cordon, Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to grab the chance as the ball struck his wrists and fell to the ground. Pope capitalised on the reprieve and went on to score 106. 06:37 India Outplayed at Headingley | England Go 1-0 Up in the Series | IND vs ENG 1st Test Later in the same innings, Jaiswal put down another opportunity—this time offering a lifeline to Harry Brook. Brook, trying to steer Bumrah past the slips, edged it towards Jaiswal at fourth slip, who couldn't hold on to a straightforward catch. In England's second innings, Mohammed Siraj bowled a bouncer with a packed leg-side field. Jaiswal sprinted in from the deep, covered good ground, and got both hands to the ball, but failed to complete the catch. Siraj's frustration was evident, while Duckett—who benefited from the dropped chance—went on to score a match-winning 149. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Kaif blamed the strap which Jaiswal has put around his hands playing a key role in youngster spilling so many catches. "Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches? We are practicing with Duke's ball, and when we get hurt, we put a strap," Kaif said in a video posted on X. "In such a situation, the fingers are stuck and there is no free movement. You can't hold onto the catch because the strap becomes a sponge. "The ball bounces off it, so that's the drawback. The natural connection with the ball shouldn't be lost." The second Test between India and England will start from July 2 in Birmingham. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Will Jasprit Bumrah play the second Test? Shubman Gill drops bombshell on pacer's availability
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Jasprit Bumrah of India talks with his captain Shubman Gill of India during day five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) Team India captain Shubman Gill has dropped a major update on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test, starting July 2. Interestingly, Bumrah wasn't even called upon to bowl with the second new ball when England needed just 22 runs to win with five wickets in hand. 'No, no, he (Jasprit Bumrah) is completely fit. Nothing like that. There were only 15–20 runs left, so we just wanted to give it to some other bowlers, but he is definitely fit,' Gill told BBC Sports after the end of the Leeds Test. Gautam Gambhir Explosive Press Conference: On Drop Catches, Batting Collapse, Shubman Gill Captaincy Regarding Bumrah's participation in the next match, Gill added: 'It's definitely a match-by-match decision. We've got a good break after this match, so once we reach Birmingham and assess the wicket, we'll decide whether he plays or not.' At the post-match press conference, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterated that Bumrah will only play three Tests in the series. 'I think managing Bumrah's workload is more important because there's a lot of cricket ahead, and we know what he brings to the table,' Gambhir said. India Outplayed at Headingley | England Go 1-0 Up in the Series | IND vs ENG 1st Test 'So before he came on this tour, it was already decided that he's going to play three Test matches. But let's see how his body holds up. We haven't yet decided which two other Tests he will play.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 'We absolutely have the bowling attack. We believe in them, and we trust them. When we pick a squad, we do it based on trust—not on hope.' 'These are inexperienced bowlers, but they will keep getting better. As we saw in this Test match, for the first four days—and even on day five—we were in a position to win. So we believe and trust that these boys will deliver for us.' Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
WATCH: After Headingley howler, old video of Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches at MCG resurfaces
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal of India drops Ben Duckett of England during day 5 of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) Although Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century on the opening day of the Leeds Test, the youngster had a torrid time in the field. The 23-year-old dropped four catches in the match as England won the Headingley Test by five wickets. Jaiswal also became the first Indian cricketer to drop four catches in a Test innings. jaiswal really needs to work on his catching, really poor from professional 😐 — Rudra (@Rudra_Sai_Gill) June 22, 2025 Following his tough outing in Leeds, an old video of Jaiswal has resurfaced, showing the Indian opener squandering three chances in the field on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended Yashasvi Jaiswal. 'Catches do get dropped. The best fielders have missed catches. None of them did it on purpose,' Gambhir told reporters. Gautam Gambhir Explosive Press Conference: On Drop Catches, Batting Collapse, Shubman Gill Captaincy Jasprit Bumrah also addressed the slew of dropped chances in the field. "Drop catches, I understand nobody is doing it on purpose. And obviously, everyone is trying their best. In cold weather, the ball is sometimes difficult to sight over here as well. So, I do understand. But yes, some things are part and parcel of the game," he had said. Former India off-spinner R Ashwin also urged fans and critics to cut Jaiswal some slack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More Undo "There has been some talk about his catching in the slip cordon. Yes, he has found it tough. But let's all just understand something — and cut him some slack — which we often fail to do: how difficult it is to catch, not just in English conditions," Ashwin said in a video on X. "It's cold weather, and it's also about the feel of the Dukes ball. It can take some adaptation time. The SG ball feels nice and comfortable in the hand; the Kookaburra feels smaller. The Dukes is harder and, from a feel perspective, feels bigger. It's not easy," Ashwin added. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
