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India’s Edgbaston Test selection hinges on Bumrah’s fitness and the spin combination. Dry conditions favour two spinners, with Sundar, Jadeja, and Kuldeep vying for spots. Kuldeep’s X-factor could be crucial if Bumrah is rested. The team faces a tricky balance between batting depth and wicket-taking potency.

Mark Wood, sidelined due to injury, has cautioned Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Edgbaston Test. Wood anticipates Jasprit Bumrah's eagerness to participate in both the Edgbaston and Lord's Tests, emphasizing the significance of overseas bowlers wanting to perform well at Lord's. Michael Atherton suggests India should consider including Kuldeep Yadav in their lineup.

Following India's defeat in the first Test against England, former Australia captain Michael Clarke advocates for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the second Test at Edgbaston. Clarke emphasizes Kuldeep's wicket-taking ability, suggesting India prioritizes bowlers who can secure 20 wickets. Echoing this sentiment, former England batter Nick Knight believes Kuldeep's variations could challenge England's aggressive batting.

AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn's workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches.

Mohammad Azharuddin has cautioned India against over-relying on Jasprit Bumrah and suggested including Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England. He emphasised the need for a more varied bowling attack to support Bumrah. Azharuddin defended Shubman Gill's captaincy, urging patience and support for the new captain despite the team's batting collapse and defeat in the first Test.

Following their defeat in the first Test, India is contemplating changes for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah's participation is uncertain due to workload management. Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion is strongly considered, given England's struggles against wrist spin.

Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham's dry conditions. The team will now take a break before regrouping, with Bumrah's availability remaining uncertain.

The Times of India in England: India set to go in with two Spinners in the second Test, starting from Wednesday. Washington Sundar is also in the fray, while Jaspit Bumrah’s chances of playing is negligible.

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.