IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India need to play Kuldeep Yadav… they are missing variation: Kevin Pietersen | Exclusive | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in London: There has been a lot of chatter around Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from India’s Playing XI ever since the side landed in England but it seems to have died down a bit after the historic win at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The move of…

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‘Kuldeep Yadav is India’s next best attacking option after Jasprit Bumrah’: Ex-Australia captain slams shock Edgbaston selections | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has questioned India’s team selection for the second Test at Edgbaston, expressing surprise over the exclusion of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav. India made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar,…

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India vs England: Cagey India may adopt safety-first approach against rampaging England as second Test begins | Cricket News

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. (Pic credit: BCCI) The Times of India in England: A day before the second Test begins against England, the skies were grey and overcast above Edgbaston, mirroring the dark clouds of uncertainty hovering over the Indian dressing room. Upon reaching the stadium, head coach Gautam…

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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Shubman Gill’s Team India debates spin vs batting depth trade-off at Edgbaston | Cricket News

Captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir have some important calls to make ahead of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston (Picture credit – Sahil Malhotra/ TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: An extra spinner in the XI to contain the opposition. Focus on the lower-order for useful contributions. And, finding the right balance between batting depth…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Earlier Kuldeep Yadav was kept out because of Ashwin’ – Mohammad Kaif warns Team India ahead of 2nd Test | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) As India get ready for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, the focus has shifted sharply to team selection — particularly the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stirred the debate by calling out what he believes is an ongoing oversight of the wrist-spinner….

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Edgbaston Test, India’s playing XI puzzle: Bumrah’s uncertainty, Kuldeep-Washington face-off, NKR poised for comeback | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: Two closed-door practice sessions meant there was no opportunity to see how the Indian cricket team worked on their fielding, specifically after the Leeds Test, where there were far too many drops that cost Shubman Gill and Co. dearly.With the gates opening on Monday and…

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IND vs ENG: ‘It doesn’t get bigger than this!’ – AB de Villiers questions Jasprit Bumrah’s Test workload plan | Cricket News

De Villiers stressed that unless Bumrah is nursing a serious injury, he must feature in the remaining matches. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has raised eyebrows over India’s decision to reportedly restrict Jasprit Bumrah to just three Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England. Calling Test cricket the “ultimate form of the…

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IND vs ENG Test: ‘Bowling has to be perfect’ – Mohammad Azharuddin urges Team India to reduce Jasprit Bumrah dependency | Cricket News

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has cautioned the team management against over-reliance on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and called for the inclusion of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test against England at Edgbaston.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India went down by five wickets in the first Test at…

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IND vs ENG: ‘No brainer for India’ — Michael Clarke’s clear message to Gautam Gambhir before Edgbaston | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (@BCCI via PTI Photo)(PTI06_08_2025_000305B) As India gears up for the crucial second Test against England at Edgbaston, changes in the playing XI seem certain after the defeat in the series opener. One major talking point is the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah, who may be rested for this match. Besides…

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Cues from Birmingham nets: Jasprit Bumrah keeps everyone guessing, Kuldeep Yadav gives it a rip! | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah during the net session. (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: Right from the moment he stepped into the nets area of the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Jasprit Bumrah meant business. Soon after covering the little walk, he picked up a ball and the trademark shoulder click – right goes up and left goes…

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