India and England Plan Bowling Changes for Edgbaston

Following India's five-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Headingley, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for two of the remaining four Tests to manage his workload. This decision increases the likelihood that India will field a less experienced bowling attack for the second Test at Edgbaston, starting July 2. Calls for the inclusion of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav have intensified, with support from former captains Mohammad Azharuddin and Michael Clarke, as well as experts like Nick Knight and Sanjay Bangar, who believe he could trouble England's aggressive batsmen, especially if the pitch favors spin. The bowling performances of Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Siraj remain under scrutiny, and debutants such as Arshdeep Singh or Akashdeep Singh are being considered. England, meanwhile, continues to monitor Jofra Archer's fitness but has demonstrated strength in chasing large totals. As the series moves forward, India is focused on finding the right bowling combination and addressing batting collapses to remain competitive.