Timesofindia.com in Birmingham: While India is preparing for a crucial confrontation during the second test against England in Edgbaston, assistant coach Ryan Ten Doechate offered rare information on the team’s selection plans. After a disappointing defeat in Headingley, India Trail 0-1 in the Trophy Anderson-Tendulkar series of five games, and the changes could be on the cards.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now! “I’m very sure that two spinners will play,” Ten Doeschate told journalists on Monday. “Which, we are not yet sure. All three bowling well. Washi (Washington Sundar) beats very well too. ” This suggests a likely return for the traditional formula with two spinner from India, perhaps a mixture of experience and versatile depth. The capacity of Washington Sundar with the bat could tilt the balance in its favor, especially on a field which should help to turn as the match progresses. The availability of Jasprit Bumrah, however, remains a more important question. Although fully in shape, the Pace ACE could be rested in the context of the long -term workload management strategy of India. “Jasprit Bumrah is ready to play, we will take this call at the last moment,” confirmed Ten Doeschate.
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Head coach Gautam Gambir clearly said that Bumrah will only play three of the five tests in this series, regardless of the results. “The score does not change this,” said Gambir after the first test, stressing the importance of sustainability in relation to the emergency. The young versatile Nitish Kumar Reddy could also queue for the beginnings. “He is very close to obtaining a match,” said Ten Doedchate, praising his performance in the Nets.
Meanwhile, England has appointed an unchanged XI, sticking with the team that won a dramatic victory in Leeds. The Ben Stokes team seems confident, but India’s selection strategy could be the Joker in what promises to be a second tense meeting.
England XI for the 2nd test against India
- Zak crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Root joe
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Jamie Smith (WK)
- Chris Woakes
- Brydon CARSE
- Josh tongue
- Shoaib Bashir