Following India’s loss in the opening Test, there has been speculation around Jasprit Bumrah being rested for the next match, beginning at Edgbaston on Wednesday, July 2. Meanwhile, cricket experts, including former Australia captain Michael Clarke, have backed the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav in the India side.
Thakur had an underwhelming performance in the first Test at Leeds, which could cost him his spot. He went wicketless in the first innings, conceding 38 runs in six overs, and returned figures of 2/51 in the second. With the bat, he managed just five runs across both innings.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Is Very Close to Getting a Game - Ryan Ten Doeschate
Speaking at a press conference, Ryan ten Doeschate hailed Nitish Kumar Reddy as the team’s “premium batting all-rounder.” He revealed that the team opted for a bowling all-rounder in the first Test for India but admitted the management is now exploring options to bring in a batting all-rounder.
"We’re looking at ways of rejigging the puzzle so we can get a batting all-rounder in. And obviously, Nitish is our premium batting all-rounder at the moment. So I would say it’s a very good chance to play this Test," he added.
Very Strong Chance of Playing Two Spinners - Ryan Ten Doeschate
"There is a very strong chance of playing two spinners. It’s just which two we play. All three spinners are bowling very nicely, while Washy is batting very nicely. So it is just about what combination. Do we go with an all-rounder spinner or a spinner? Then obviously you have to play the bowling all-rounder," Ten Doeschate said.
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