Ind vs Eng: India Skipper Shubman Gill gives a major update on Jasprit Bumrah – “We are going to take the call …” | Cricket news

Timesofindia.com in Birmingham: On the eve of the second test in Edgbaston, all eyes are on Jasprit Bumrah – not only for his fiery spells, but to know if he will be at all. The captain of India Shubman Gill confirmed that Bumrah was available for the selection, but remained tight in the final XI, adding intrigue to an already pivotal meeting. “We are going to take the call from Jasprit Bumrah tonight. We will decide which spinner is playing after watching the field,” Gill told journalists on Tuesday. “Jasprit Bumrah is available. We try to find the right combination that can also choose 20 counters and score races. ” India goes to this test with selection headache after a frustrating loss in Leeds, where they let a strong position slide and failed to do England in fourth round. With the management of Bumrah’s workload in attention, India could be forced to reshuffle his bowlingal attack, which Gill has recognized will not be easy.

“It’s difficult,” he said. “But we have chosen the best players in India. It is not an impossible task – others are good. We have a strong swimming pool.” Edgbaston’s field adds complexity to decision -making. Although it seems green, a dry layer below suggests that the spinners could go into play later in the match. India plans to go with two spinners, a decision on which they hesitated in Leeds and can now regret.

“We felt in Leeds that an additional spinner would help contain the flow of races, especially in the third or fourth rounds,” admitted Gill.While India continues to weigh their selection options, England has opted for stability, announcing an XI unchanged for the second test at Edgbaston. The hosts, supported by their dramatic victory during the opening of the series at Headingley, revealed their XI game on Monday, respecting the same programming that delivered under pressure. Directed by Ben Stokes, the side presents Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Harry Brook in the first order, Jamie Smith keeping his place. Bowling’s attack also remains the same, with Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and Shoiib Bashir forming a well -balanced unit adapted to English conditions.