Butcher: India Must Prioritize Series Win Over Bumrah's Preferences in Edgbaston Test

Butcher: India Must Prioritize Series Win Over Bumrah's Preferences in Edgbaston Test

 04:01 02/07/2025

Mark Butcher urges India to prioritise winning the Edgbaston Test over managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, emphasising the importance of leveling the series after England's Headingley victory. Despite Bumrah's desire to play at Lord's, Butcher believes his presence is crucial at Edgbaston. Captain Gill confirms Bumrah's availability, with a decision pending pitch assessment.
World Test Championship Standings: How India Fares After Australia's Win Over West Indies

World Test Championship Standings: How India Fares After Australia's Win Over West Indies

 06:55 28/06/2025

The new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has commenced with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100. Sri Lanka follows after their series against Bangladesh. India, despite Shubman Gill's team's impressive fight and five centurions, suffered a loss to England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a middle-order collapse.
India Confronts Edgbaston Curse in Crucial Test Against England
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India Battles Edgbaston Jinx in Quest to Level Series Against England

India Confronts Edgbaston Curse in Crucial Test Against England OR India Battles Edgbaston Jinx in Quest to Level Series Against England

 00:55 28/06/2025

India faces a daunting challenge at Edgbaston, a venue where they've never won a Test match. After a painful defeat at Headingley, where England chased down a substantial target, India is under pressure to avoid a series loss. Breaking the Edgbaston jinx, dating back to 1967, requires an extraordinary effort against a confident England team.
Rahane Urges Gill to Maximize Shardul Thakur's Potential in Second Test After India's Defeat

Rahane Urges Gill to Maximize Shardul Thakur's Potential in Second Test After India's Defeat

 06:55 27/06/2025

Former India player Ajinkya Rahane has suggested that captain Shubman Gill should utilise Shardul Thakur's bowling skills more effectively. Rahane believes Thakur, an experienced all-rounder, can be a valuable asset if given more opportunities. He proposed specific strategies to maximise Thakur's impact, including using him as a first-change bowler.
India Reeling After Headingley Test Defeat: Will Bowling Changes, Including Kuldeep Yadav, Spark a Rebound?

India Reeling After Headingley Test Defeat: Will Bowling Changes, Including Kuldeep Yadav, Spark a Rebound?

 03:55 26/06/2025

Following a historic Test defeat in Headingley, where India couldn't defend a massive score despite five centuries, coach Gautam Gambhir hints at potential changes for the second Test in Birmingham. While backing Bumrah and Siraj, Gambhir emphasizes the need to develop a strong pace attack and considers including Kuldeep Yadav to exploit England's weakness against spin.
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