IND vs. Eng: Although Team India played a close match in Edgbaston, they are learning something for Lord’s Test.
As Team India won their biggest victory in army countries, defeating England by 336 runs in Edgbaston on Sunday, some things that have become very clear, domestic side along with the visiting side. And those readings should be in the third Test at Lord’s. Insidesport takes a look at them.
Jasprit Bumrah is great, but India can win without it
It is a no-blesser that Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world. Many people had questioned what would happen if he does not play some matches in England. The result is in front of all of us. India has surpassed England quite literally. Therefore, to say that India’s attack is brittle in army countries without Bumrah, a foolish would be a foolish.
Akash Deep took 10 wickets in the match, while Mohammad Siraj returned with 7. This led to 17 wickets in the match. Therefore, if Bumrah ever needs rest, it should be given qualified.
Team India needs two spinners in every match
Traditionally, spin is something that has been our strength, and has been the slavery of England. Yes, over the years, mobility has changed, but then there is still some truth in it. Spin, if employed efficiently, can be a great weapon of India. Although Indian spinners took only two wickets in Edgbaston – one by Jadeja and one by Washington Sundar, but if they get a suitable position, they may also have runs. Jaddu did effectively in the fourth innings, where he had the rate of 2.70 of the economy.
Fast-bouling all-rounders gray region for India
This is an area that requires a complete introspection. In the first match, Shardul Thakur emerged, and in the second, Nitish Kumar Reddy also did not get enough over to bowl. The pair failed with the bat. Then, should Indian management play Dhruv Jurael, or an additional batsman in someone else? While there is no question on the capacity of these two, the captain does not use them for great impact. So, do they really need?
Kill deck bowlers, ineffective
When Prasad Krishna started pitching the ball, the rate of his economy was reduced by 3. Earlier, in three pre -innings, his economy was more than 6. Then the sky deep, which looks to swing the ball, was a quick success. What does it tell us? India just needs to trust the bowlers who can swing the ball in England. They will definitely be beautifully rewarded.
Going forward in the series, when someone like Mohammad Siraj needs rest, Arshadeep Singh may be planted from inside. He rotates the ball in both ways, and can be a powerful weapon.
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