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30-06-2025
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'He texted me yesterday': Shubman Gill's sends special invite to Harpreet Brar for Team India training session
It's quite possible that Indian Test team's captain Shubman Gill invited spinner Harpreet Brar to the training session in Birmingham with some special strategy in the mind for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. read more It was a text message from new Indian Test captain Shubman Gill that brought Harpreet Brar to the national team's training session at Edgbaston ahead of the second Test against England. India are already 1-0 behind in the five-match Test series after losing the first match by five wickets in Leeds as their pacers failed to fire. India, it seems, are ready to employ a heavy spin strategy in the Birmingham Test as they look to make a comeback in the Test series. Ravindra Jadeja went wicketless in the first Test and to give him more support, Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir could bring in Kuldeep Yadav in place of Shardul Thakur at Edgbaston. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gill invites Brar to Team India training session India's training session gave a good hint of at least two spinners being part of India's playing XI in the second Test, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar was invited by Gill to train with India. Harpreet Brar made the revelation in a conversation with the BCCI media team. 'My wife is from Swindon. And it's quite close to Birmingham, it's a 1-1.5 hour drive. I was talking to Shubman (Gill). He texted me yesterday, so I said, Okay, let's go and practice here,' Brar, Gill's state side teammate, told BCCI. Apart from Harpreet Brar, Chandigarh pacer Jagjit Singh Sandhu was also seen bowling in the nets. Neither player is a part of India's Test squad. However, their inclusion indicates India's attempt to double down on their preparations. It will be interesting to see what sort of bowling lineup is picked by India for the second Test. Kuldeep Yadav may come back for a pacer or all-rounder Thakur, but that would weaken the batting. In such a case, Nitish Kumar Reddy may replace Thakur and Yadav could replace either Prasidh Krishna or Mohammed Siraj. Jasprit Bumrah is also expected to sit out of the second Test, which means Akash Deep or Arshdeep Singh are expected to be included.
India Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Shubman Gill texted me: How Harpreet Brar joined India nets in Birmingham
Harpreet Brar, who impressed with his left-arm spin for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, was seen bowling at India's training session in Birmingham ahead of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, starting July 2. The 29-year-old was spotted as a guest net bowler, and it has now been revealed that he joined the team on the request of India skipper and fellow Punjab native, Shubman buzz began on June 28 when Brar was seen bowling to Indian batters during nets. Dressed in non-official training gear, it quickly became apparent that he wasn't part of the squad but had been roped in for practice purposes. This sparked speculation about India's spin plans for the upcoming Test—especially after the team's heavy defeat in Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later shared a video of Brar at the session, where he mentioned being in Swindon (his wife's hometown) when he received a message from the India captain to join the team's training the next day in Birmingham. "My wife is from Swindon. It's very close to Birmingham, it's a 1-1.5 hour drive. I was talking to Shubman (Gill), he texted me yesterday. So I thought let's go and practice there (Birmingham)," Brar said in the BCCI addition to Brar, young Chandigarh pacer Jagjit Singh Sandhu also joined the India nets as a guest bowler, further indicating the team's intent to intensify their training ahead of a crucial bowling attack is under scrutiny heading into Edgbaston. While Jasprit Bumrah picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings at Leeds, his impact faded in the second as England chased down a massive 371-run target with relative ease. The rest of the pace attack struggled for consistency, while India's lone spinner, Ravindra Jadeja, managed just one wicket across both underwhelming bowling performance has led to speculation over India's potential changes for the second Test—most notably, whether they might bring in Kuldeep Yadav to bolster their spin options. Adding to the uncertainty is the question of Bumrah's availability. As part of his workload and injury management, the India skipper is expected to skip one or two matches in the five-Test series, and Edgbaston might be one of them.- Ends
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29-06-2025
- Sport
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India bring in special net bowler from IPL team to get ready for Edgbaston Test
India have brought in a special net bowler ahead of the second Test against England at Edgbaston. India are currently 1-0 down in the five-match Test series and will be eager to bounce back in the second match from 2 July. read more As Team India gear up for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, an unexpected face caught attention during their practice session in Birmingham. Punjab Kings' left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar was seen bowling in the nets on Day 2 of the practice session. Harpreet Brar joins Team India as net bowler Harpreet Brar is not part of India's official Test squad for the England series. However, he has joined the team as a net bowler to help India prepare for the second Test against England. The 29-year-old was also spotted in a different training outfit, which made it clear he wasn't officially included in the squad. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Harpreet Brar recently impressed in IPL 2025, where he and his team reached the final. He has played 49 matches in the IPL overall and has picked up 35 wickets. While Brar is yet to make his international debut, his presence in the Indian squad, even as a net bowler, is a positive sign. Also Read: Rishabh Pant's doctor reveals his first words after horrific car accident: 'Risk of losing a limb' India are currently 1-0 down in the five-match series and are looking at ways to make a comeback in the contest. Brar will likely help India prepare for England's left-arm spin threat as the Birmingham match is expected to be played on a spin-friendly track. Kuldeep Yadav is anticipated to come into the playing XI for India. Meanwhile, India lost the first Test despite scoring five centuries, a first in cricket history. Indian bowlers failed to defend a 371-run target in the final innings, while fielders dropped several crucial catches that eventually cost the game. Shubman Gill's captaincy was also below expectations, as India failed to capitalise on strong positions on each day of the match. Also Read: RCB pacer Yash Dayal accused of harassment by woman alleging false promise of marriage: Report India have not won a Test series in England since 2007 and will be eager to make a statement this time around with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Shubman Gill at the helm. The series is also important because it marks the beginning of a new cycle of the World Test Championship for India, and a positive start will help. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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29-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IND vs ENG: India include Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar in training ahead of the second Test in Birmingham
The Indian management has called up Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar in the national team's training session at Edgbaston in Birmingham ahead of the second Test against England, the visuals of which went viral in social media. The left-arm spinner was caught bowling at the India nets on Saturday. Having gained popularity with his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Punjab Kings. The 29-year-old was wearing a black training kit which clearly states he has just joined as a net bowler. Harpreet is yet to make his India debut.
India.com
29-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Ravindra Jadeja to be dropped from the second India vs England Test, presence of this player during IND practice session sparks speculation, his name is…….
Ravindra Jadeja to be dropped from the second India vs England Test, presence of this player during IND practice session sparks speculation, his name is....... New Delhi: The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of England for a five-match Test series under the 2025-2027 World Test Championship. The first match of this series was played at Headingley, in which India lost by five wickets. In the first Test, India batted well in the first innings, but the bowling and fielding were truggling in the second innings, allowing England to successfully achieve the target. Bumrah's form and workload a matter of concern Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in the first innings and took five wickets, but he could not take any wicket in the second innings. Concerns have emerged about his fitness and workload. According to reports, he may possibly play only three of the five Tests. The team has spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar, while the pace attack includes Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and others. However, the absence of Virat Kohli and the release of Harshit Rana after the first Test pose challenges regarding team combination. Indian team's weak fielding became the reason for defeat The Indian batting order looked strong under the leadership of captain Shubman Gill, but there were huge fielding mistakes. Yashasvi Jaiswal, in particular, dropped four easy catches, making the run chase in England's second innings easy. This defeat has put India behind in the series, and the second Test to be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 8 has now becomes very important. Who is Harpreet Brar and why is he in the news? On 28 June 2025, Punjab Kings spin all-rounder Harpreet Brar was seen bowling to Indian batsmen in the nets. He is not a part of Team India's official Test team nor did he wear the Indian kit. This means that he was specially invited as a net bowler or for practice. This information was shared by an Indian journalist Sandipan Banerjee, who is in England. Will Brar play the second Test? Harpreet Brar's presence has led to speculation that he could be included in the team in place of Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja is also a left-arm spin all-rounder, and reports suggested that coach Gautam Gambhir could drop him for the next match. However, there has been no official confirmation on this. Is Team India preparing for a strategic change? Given Brar's bowling style and the potential spin-friendly pitch at Edgbaston, some experts believe that the team could try options like Brar. However, this possibility is extremely low, as Brar has been called only as a net bowler and his main objective is to prepare the batsmen to play spin. Team situation before the second Test India will have to seriously consider their combination, fielding and workload management before the second Test. After Kohli's absence and the defeat in the first Test, Team India now faces a big challenge to make a comeback. Harpreet Brar might be in the news, but his role is expected to be limited.
