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India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
Should India Play Kuldeep Yadav In 4th Test? Ex-England Pacer Gives His Take On Combination
Former England pacer Steve Harmison feels that India might consider playing three spinners in their playing XI for the fourth Test against England in Manchester starting on Wednesday. India picked two spinners - Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar - in the last two Tests in Edgbaston and Lord's. The result in Edgbaston was in India's favour, while they narrowly lost by 22 runs at Lord's to go 1-2 down in the five-match series. With the series on the line, Harminson backed the Shubman Gill-led side to include Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI at Old Trafford on rainy conditions. 'If it's going to rain anywhere in England, and it hasn't rained here in almost three months, it'll be in Manchester. If there's any venue where you might consider playing two spinners or even three, it's Manchester. England won't go that route; they have got Liam Dawson, but India might consider it. I expect a wicket very similar to what we saw at Edgbaston and Lord's, one that will break up as the game progresses and offer turn later on. But I don't see much pace or bounce in it, and once again, we could be looking at a lower-scoring affair," Harmison said on JioHotstar's 'Follow The Blues'. 'The wicket in the fourth Test is not going to offer bounce to Kuldeep, but it will spin as the Test match progresses. And with the last three Tests all going deep into the fifth day, India have to seriously consider playing a second or even a third spinner. At the moment, their side is well-balanced. But the challenge lies in finding a way to bring Kuldeep Yadav in. You cannot drop Washington Sundar or Ravindra Jadeja," he said. "So, can you play three spinners? That would be a big call, especially considering the situation around Jasprit Bumrah. Picking Kuldeep can be the right move, but how would you fit him in? There may have to be a tough decision - is it Sundar who misses out? I wouldn't want to be the one making that call," he added.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'England won't, India might' - Former England pacer gives crucial bowling advice for Manchester Test
Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav during a net session at Emirates Old Trafford (Photo by) Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison believes India may consider fielding three spinners in their playing XI for the fourth Test against England, starting Wednesday at Old Trafford in Manchester. India currently trail 1-2 in the five-match series, with the upcoming match potentially deciding the direction of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In the last two Tests at Edgbaston and Lord's, India opted for a two-spinner strategy with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. The move paid off in Birmingham with a win, while they fell narrowly short by 22 runs at Lord's. Weighing India's bowling tactics for the upcoming Test, Harmison said the conditions in Manchester could justify adding Kuldeep Yadav to the mix. 'If it's going to rain anywhere in England, and it hasn't rained here in almost three months, it'll be in Manchester. If there's any venue where you might consider playing two spinners or even three, it's Manchester. England won't go that route; they have got Liam Dawson, but India might consider it. I expect a wicket very similar to what we saw at Edgbaston and Lord's, one that will break up as the game progresses and offer turn later on. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo But I don't see much pace or bounce in it, and once again, we could be looking at a lower-scoring affair,' said Harmison, speaking on JioHotstar's 'Follow The Blues', Mohammed Siraj press conference: Akash Deep and Bumrah update, on India vs Pakistan, warning to ENG He further weighed in on Kuldeep's role and the challenge of adjusting the combination. "The wicket in the fourth Test is not going to offer bounce to Kuldeep, but it will spin as the Test match progresses. And with the last three Tests all going deep into the fifth day, India have to seriously consider playing a second or even a third spinner. At the moment, their side is well-balanced. But the challenge lies in finding a way to bring Kuldeep Yadav in. You cannot drop Washington Sundar or Ravindra Jadeja," he explained. Poll Should India consider playing three spinners in the fourth Test against England? Yes, due to the conditions in Manchester. No, stick with two spinners. Making room for Kuldeep could require a difficult selection call. "So, can you play three spinners? That would be a big call, especially considering the situation around Jasprit Bumrah. Picking Kuldeep can be the right move, but how would you fit him in? There may have to be a tough decision – is it Sundar who misses out? I wouldn't want to be the one making that call," Harmison added. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
BCCI Receives Big 'Jasprit Bumrah' Advice: "Prepare Him For Surgical Strikes..."
Former Team India strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai said that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah should be handled smartly and given the concerns over his fitness, he should be used for periodic 'surgical strikes'. In the recent past, there has been a lot of chatter surrounding Bumrah's workload management and ahead of the Test series against England, the BCCI made it clear that he will not be playing all five matches. In an interview with Indian Express, Desai said that there should be a small team that handles Bumrah's fitness and even advised the BCCI to be 'smart' while handling the star pacer. "Bumrah is an asset and needs to be handled smartly. A small team needs to handle him, prepare him for surgical strikes a few times a year and be smart around him at other times. I have been with him since 2014, when he was on RTP from his ACL injury, from his Gujarat Ranji Trophy days." "He is special, a gifted guy who has worked immensely to become one of a kind. To manage guys like him we need a cohesive, collective and collaborative approach with a long-term vision driving the decisions, and ideally with great consistency in personnel around him," he added. Meanwhile, Anil Kumble weighed in on the importance of Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the remainder of the Test series as the visitors are trailing 1-2 in the ongoing five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Speaking on 'Follow The Blues', JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble said, "I would certainly push for Bumrah to play the next game because that's crucial. If he doesn't play and India end up losing the Test, that's it, the series would be done and dusted. Bumrah should feature in both the remaining Tests. Yes, he mentioned earlier that he would only play three matches, but there is a long break after this. He does not need to be part of the home series if he wants rest. But right now, Bumrah should be playing the next two."
India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
IND vs ENG 2025 4th Test: 'Jasprit Bumrah should play remaining two Tests', says former India captain and head coach
Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 12 wickets in 2 Test matches so far in England. (Photo: ANI) The five-match Test series between India and England for the 'Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy' is heating up now – both on and off the field. After 3 closely fought Test matches, home team England are 2-1 up in the series with two matches to go. Much like first Test at Leeds, Shubman Gill's Team India dominated most of the third Test match at Lord's last week but disappointingly failed to chase down a modest target of 193 runs in the final innings to lose by 22 runs. Now, after more than a week's break, Team India will take on England in the 4th Test at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester from July 23. The question of everyone's mind currently is whether India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available for this must-win Test match at Manchester. Bumrah has been scheduled to play in only three out of the five Tests in this series according to his 'workload management' but former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble believes that Bumrah should definitely play in the remaining two games. Speaking on 'Follow The Blues', JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble weighed in on the importance of Bumrah's availability for the remainder of the Test series. 'I would certainly push for Bumrah to play the next game because that's crucial. If he doesn't play and India end up losing the Test, that's it, the series would be done and dusted. Bumrah should feature in both the remaining Tests,' Kumble said. 'Yes, he mentioned earlier that he would only play three matches, but there is a long break after this. He does not need to be part of the home series if he wants rest. But right now, Bumrah should be playing the next two,' former India head coach added. Leaning toward playing Jasprit Bumrah at Manchester: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate It is still unclear whether Bumrah will be able to play in back-to-back Test matches but India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate revealed that the team management are inclined at playing the Mumbai Indians pacer in the Manchester game. Speaking on JioHotstar show, 'Follow The Blues', India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate shared his thoughts on the team's decision-making process regarding Bumrah's availability for the final two Tests of the series: 'We will make that call about Bumrah in Manchester. We know we have got him available for one of the last two Tests, and it is pretty obvious that with the series on the line in Manchester, that's where we are leaning towards playing him,' Ten Doeschate said after a training session in Beckenham. 'But again, we have got to consider all the factors, how many days of cricket we are likely to get there, what we feel gives us the best chance of winning, and then how that fits in with the game at The Oval. We are looking at the last two matches holistically, as part of the larger series picture,' he added. Dhruv Jurel in equation for Manchester Test Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is yet to fully recover from the finger injury he suffered in the Lord's Test. Pant injured his little finger while attempting to grab a delivery off Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the third Test. Dhruv Jurel replaced Pant behind the stumps for the rest of the game. Ryan ten Doeschate revealed that Pant might be fit to bat in Manchester but may only be available as a specialist batter with Jurel in line to play his 5th Test as a wicket-keeper. If Jurel comes in then Karun Nair will possibly have to make way for him. 'He will bat in Manchester before the Test. I don't think anything is going to keep Rishabh out of the match, no matter what. He batted through quite a lot of pain during the third Test, and from here on, it is only going to get easier in terms of the discomfort in his finger. Wicket-keeping is obviously the final stage of the recovery process; we need to ensure that he can keep comfortably,' Ten Doeschate said. 'We don't want a repeat of what happened earlier, where we had to replace the keeper mid-innings. Pant has been given an adequate amount of rest, and we are just trying to give his finger as much time as possible to heal. Hopefully, he'll be good to go in Manchester by the first training session. Dhruv Jurel is definitely in the equation. But obviously, Rishabh is fatigued. That said, he will play the next Test and do both — bat and keep wickets,' he added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Former India coach makes honest Jasprit Bumrah admission: 'If he wants rest, he doesn't need to ...'
India's Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India's Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India's Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India's Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India's Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) 1 2 With India preparing for the crucial fourth Test against England in Manchester, the big question remains: Will Jasprit Bumrah feature in the playing XI? The ace pacer, who has been sensational throughout the series, is at the center of a selection dilemma as team management weighs workload concerns against the importance of levelling the series. Speaking on "Follow The Blues" on JioCinema, former India coach Anil Kumble strongly advocated for Bumrah's inclusion. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I would certainly push for Bumrah to play the next game because that's crucial. If he doesn't play and India end up losing the Test, that's it, the series would be done and dusted,' Kumble said. 'Bumrah should feature in both the remaining Tests. Yes, he mentioned earlier that he would only play three matches, but there is a long break after this. He does not need to be part of the home series if he wants rest. But right now, Bumrah should be playing the next two." India trail 1-2 in the five-match series after a narrow 22-run defeat at Lord's, where Bumrah was the standout performer with seven wickets. TOI Sports reporter attacked in London: After Lord's Test, reporter faces 'scariest moment of his life' The team had dominated large phases of the Test but faltered in the chase of 193, leaving them in a must-win situation at Old Trafford. India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered an update on Bumrah's availability, admitting that the side is 'leaning towards' playing him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Like a Champ: Make AI Your Teammate at Work (Try Now) Grammarly Install Now Undo 'No, we'll make that call in Manchester still. We know we've got him for one of the last two Tests. It's pretty obvious the series is on the line now, so there will be a leaning towards playing him,' he said. With two Tests left and Bumrah being the second-highest wicket-taker in the series with 12 scalps at 28.09, his presence could make all the difference in India's bid to stay alive in the contest. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
