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CNA
10 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
India's omission of Bumrah causes widespread bafflement
BIRMINGHAM, England :As India went into the second test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 1-0 in the series. Bumrah took five wickets in the opening game at Headingley as England struggled to handle his pace and movement but the 31-year-old was rested with an eye on the third test at Lord's starting four days after the match at Edgbaston. Bumrah has been trying to manage his workload due to back problems, the primary reason why he did not want to be considered for the test captaincy, while coach Gautam Gambhir said he would play only three out of the five tests. "This is an important match for us but the third match at Lord's - there may be something more in the wicket and we thought we'll play him (Bumrah) there," India captain Shubman Gill said at the toss where England put India in to bat. But dropping Bumrah, who is ranked number one among test bowlers, left former India coach Ravi Shastri fuming. "If you look at the run India has had, this becomes a very, very important test match," Shastri said on Sky Sports. "You've lost three (in a row) against New Zealand, you've lost three against Australia, you've lost the first test match here, and you want to get back to winning ways. "You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest? It's something very hard to believe." Former Australian cricketer and coach Tom Moody said the decision to rest Bumrah was "baffling" and that picking several all-rounders to add batting depth after the tail collapsed in Headingley could backfire. India dropped Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur from the lineup, with Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep coming in. "No Bumrah is one thing, but to only have five specialist batsmen is a gamble," Moody said on X. "The fixation on all-rounders who are there to offer depth with bat and ball has never worked. Specialists are always going to offer more over a test." Former England skipper Nasser Hussain said India may have panicked despite playing well at Headingley where they scored five centuries but were let down by poor catching. "At times, Bumrah was unplayable. It was the catching and the collapses. They were the two areas of concern," he said.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Gautam Gambhir's 'fixation' will 'never work', head coach badgered by former India and Australia cricketers
India's XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham has T20 cricket written all over it. Two all-rounders replacing a specialist batter and a pacer who can who can bat a bit, left India with only five designated batters and three specialist bowlers. Having batters till No.8 and six bowling options has been India head coach Gautam Gambhir's template. It has worked for him in white-ball cricket, especially in T20s. Be it the IPL or international cricket, Gambhir's fondness for all-rounders has brought results. But the same style has hurt him in Test cricket. It did against New Zealand at home. Then in Australia, and if India don't get the desired result in Edgbaston, England will be added to that list. Indian captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir during a practice session(PTI) After choosing a predictable XI for the series opener in Birmingham, which they lost by five wickets despite dominating the match for a better period, India pressed the panic button. They rang in three changes. One of them was, of course, due to Jasprit Bumrah's workload management. The other two can be credited to Gambhir's 'fixation' for all-rounders. Calling India's selection "baffling," former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody said packing the team with all-rounders has never worked in Test cricket. India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test "India's selection for this test is baffling. No Bumrah is one thing, but to only have 5 specialist batsmen is a gamble. The fixation on all-rounders who are there to offer depth with bat and ball has never worked. Specialists are always going to offer more over a test," Moody wrote on X. India replaced Jasprit Bumrah with pacer Akash Deep and brought in seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in place of Shardul Thakur, and the third change was another surprising one. They dropped Sai Suidharsan, who batted at No.3 on is Test debut in Headingley, made way for Washington Sundar. Sudharsan was caught down the leg side for a duck in the first innings but played a decent knock in the second. Former India batter Subramanium Badrinath said it was a harsh call to drop a youngster after just one Test. "Sai scored a crucial 30 and was involved in an important partnership in the second innings. Dropping a youngster high on confidence doesn't feel right," Badrinath wrote on X. The selection of Sundar was a strange one in more than one way. After the assistance that Ravindra Jadeja got on Day 5 of the first Test from the rough created on the left-hander's off stump on a placid Headingley pitch, the chorus to include Kuldeep Yadav as the lead spinner grew, especially considering the conditions at Birmingham, the venue for the second Test. Ever since the advent of Bazball cricket, Edgbaston has produced some of the flattest tracks that naturally tend to offer something to the spinner towards the end of the five-day affair. India, however, did not pick Kuldeep and went with Washington Sundar as their second spin-bowling option. Captain Shubman Gill said it was due to batting depth.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India vs England 2nd Test: Check toss time, Edgbaston pitch, Birmingham weather, where to watch & more
The five-match Test series between India and England moves to Edgbaston, Birmingham, for the second Test starting Wednesday, July 2, with the hosts leading 1-0 following their five-wicket win at Headingley. India are under pressure, having lost 7 out of 11 Tests under new coach Gautam Gambhir. With the series on the line, much will depend on India's top order stability, Bumrah's fitness, and how they counter England's aggressive style in familiar home conditions. For England, a win in Birmingham would give them a commanding 2-0 lead, and reinforce their recent dominance in fourth-innings chases—after already securing the 10th-highest chase in Test history at Headingley. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 out of 4 Indians aren't. Are you one of them? Inka Insurance Learn More Undo As both teams gear up for the contest, all eyes are on team selections, pitch behaviour, and weather conditions, which are likely to play a critical role. India vs England: Match and session timings The second Test will begin from 3.30 PM IST and follow the standard format of three sessions per day, with slight flexibility depending on weather and pace of play: Live Events Session UK Time (BST) India Time (IST) First Session 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lunch 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM 5:30 PM – 6:10 PM Second Session 1:40 PM – 3:40 PM 6:10 PM – 8:10 PM Tea Break 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM 8:10 PM – 8:30 PM Third Session 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Ind vs Eng Test: Pitch report The Edgbaston surface is expected to behave like a classic English Test pitch, offering significant movement for fast bowlers in the first two days, before easing out for batting. The Dukes ball is likely to swing under humid conditions, with early wickets probable in the first session. Days 1 & 2: Seam, swing, and bounce, ideal for pace bowlers Days 3 & 4: Surface expected to flatten, batting-friendly conditions Day 5: Signs of wear may emerge, spinners and reverse swing could become decisive India vs England: Weather Forecast (July 2–6) Rain delays are possible on Days 1 and 5. Dry weather is expected in the middle stages of the Test. Here's the complete breakdown: Day 1 (July 2): Mostly cloudy with possible rain and thunderstorms early Day 2 (July 3): Partly sunny, warm- good conditions for uninterrupted play Day 3 (July 4): Warm, mix of sun and clouds- ideal for cricket Day 4 (July 5): Cloudy morning with light showers; dry later Day 5 (July 6): High chance of rain throughout the day India vs England: Where to watch? Fans can watch the match live on: TV Broadcast in India : Sony network Live Streaming in India : JioHotstar India vs England Playing XI England Confirmed XI vs India: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir. India's predicted XI vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk, vc), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep.
India.com
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
India vs England 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Shubman Gill's Team India aim to create history at Edgbaston
Team India captain Shubman Gill with head coach Gautam Gambhir at a training session in Edgbaston. (Source: X) Team India will look to bounce back from their disappointing five-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Leeds as they two sides are set to face off again in the second Test beginning at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday. Shubman Gill's side have never won a single Test match at Edgbaston – losing 7 and drawing 1 match in 8 tries. The Indian side is expected to have plenty of changes with their bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested as part of his workload management in this series India vs England 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Scores and Updates HERE –
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Great Indian Kapil Show Promo: Did Krushna Abhishek tease Yuzvendra Chahal with rumored girlfriend RJ Mahvash?
The Great Indian Kapil Show's upcoming episode is set to be quite interesting. The pitch is set, and the comedy players are ready as Gautam Gambhir, Rishabh Pant, Abhishek Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal grace the couch. The episode dives into the world of cricket as the cricketers reveal dressing room secrets and more about each other. Amid this, Krushna Abhishek teases Yuzvendra Chahal for his rumored relationship with RJ Mahvash. Krushna Abhishek teases Yuzvendra Chahal Netflix uploaded a new promo of The Great Indian Kapil Show, offering a sneak peek of the upcoming episode. This episode is all about unfiltered fun. What follows is a barrel of laughs as Gautam Gambhir, Rishabh Pant, Abhishek Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal bring their dug-out banter straight to Kapil's couch. It is then seen that Krushna Abhishek arrives in his character and teases Chahal. After Krushna sits beside him, he tells everyone that the cricketer is shivering. The comedian then teases Chahal for his rumored relationship with RJ Mahvash. Krushna says, "Kaap rahe hai thar, thar. Baki dekha aapka Instagram pe, darte toh nahi zyada (He is shivering. But I have seen your Instagram, you don't fear much)."This leaves all in splits. Watch The Great Indian Kapil Show promo here- Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious on-field persona, slips into a brand-new avatar that is witty, sharp, and unexpectedly hilarious. From his one-liners to his playful jabs at Kapil Sharma, this is Gambhir like we've never seen him before. Rishabh Pant is in his best form, throwing laughter googlies at Kapil and the audience. Chahal, with his mischievous smile is Pant's partner in crime, while Abhishek Sharma, the innocent newcomer, plays safe. But the true mic-drop moment of the episode comes when Sunil Grover walks in as Manjot Singh Sidhu. The audience erupts. With classic Sidhu-isms, a blinged-out outfit, and over-the-top flair, Manjot takes over the stage like only Sunil Grover can. The Great Indian Kapil Show's fresh episode premieres at 8 PM every Saturday.
