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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: India Test captain Shubman Gill said he was tempted to play Kuldeep Yadav in the Egbaston Test but wanted to strengthen the lower order.

Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the second Test.

Akash Deep replaced Bumrah in the playing XI. 

Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill

IND vs ENG: No Jasprit Bumrah in Edgbaston Test, Shubman Gill makes 3 changes in playing XI but says no to Kuldeep Yadav

England tour of India 2024

Nasser Hussain made a stunning statement where he urged the England batters to ignore instructions given by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.&nbsp;

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IND vs ENG: Furious ex-England captain makes bizarre statement, urges players to ignore instructions from Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Ben Stokes' men did challenge India on numerous occasions but ultimately it went down to execution in crunch situations and that is where 'Bazball' worked against England.

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IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes finally explains what 'Bazball' is and reveals whether England will continue to follow the same strategy despite losing in India

Kevin Pietersen took to X after England's humiliating Test series defeat against India and wrote that how teams find it so hard to beat India on Indian soil.

India captain Rohit Sharma (left) shakes hands with England skipper Ben Stokes after winning the 5th Test on March 9 in Dharamsala. (Getty)

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'How teams find it so hard to beat India...': English legend's bold remark after India bulldozed England 4-1 in five-match Test series

Ben Stokes confessed that England were completely outdone by a better side India as they suffered a defeat by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test in Dharamsala.

England captain Ben Stokes throws his bat in frustration in this frame. (Getty)

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'We all know where it all went wrong': Ben Stokes' honest confession after England's Bazball misfired in Test series vs India as whole

Virender Sehwag reiterated that there should be a 'method to madness' and England 'looked clueless' after winning the first Test match in Hyderabad.

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IND vs ENG: Virender Sehwag launches strong-worded attack at England, says 'Ben Stokes failing miserably...they simply looked like living in an illusion'

Former Australia captain Tim Paine took a jibe at Ben Stokes and Co. amid the ongoing Test series against India and said that he enjoys watching England lose.

England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field at stumps on Day 2 of the 5th Test Match on March 8. (Getty)

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'I love watching England lose..no Kohli, no Shami...': Ex-Australia captain takes dig at Ben Stokes' brigade amid torrid Test series vs India

The first day saw Kuldeep Yadav spearhead India's bowling attack, securing his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket and conceding only 72 runs across 15 overs.

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'It will be a slow death for England': Ex-captain Alastair Cook makes definitive statement; know why

Roger Binny praised Rohit Sharma for his tactical intelligence, noting his ability to bide time and seize on the opposition's weaknesses as a key factor in India's dominant performance.

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'Ben Stokes has been the reason for England's downfall': BCCI president launches brutal attack on English skipper; lauds Rohit Sharma

Anil Kumble while slamming England's Bazball approach said that it's not going to be easy beating India at home. India won the series against England with victory in Ranchi Test.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum (L) and captain Ben Stokes in this frame. (Getty)

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'Bazball or whatever ball…': Anil Kumble gives reality check to Ben Stokes and McCullum post England's Test series defeat against India

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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Washington Sundar has been backed by team management over Kuldeep Yadav to strengthen the lower order.

Gautam Gambhir wants more depth in batting lineup, leading to Washington Sundar's inclusion ahead of Kuldeep Yadav.

Kuldeep was backed by many to be the attacking wicket-taking option if Jasprit Bumrah is rested.

Dodda Ganesh expressed his displeasure towards the selection calls for Edgbaston Test.

Kuldeep Yadav

'Kuldeep Yadav should bat in top 3 for Uttar Pradesh': Former India pacer slams team management for benching star spinner

Shubman Gill played a sensational knock of 114 against England during the first day of the second Test and also came back to the dugout unbeaten 

Shubman Gill scored a brilliant century at Edgbaston 

India finished the first day on 310/5

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'The sort of captain...': Ex-England star's 'wonderful' praise for Shubman Gill following Edgbaston ton

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: South Africa's legendary pacer Dale Steyn is furious with Indian team management for resting Jasprit Bumrah for Edgbaston game.

Former South Africa Dale Steyn expressed his opinion on the changes made to India's playing XI. 

Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, announced about the advice given by BCCI medical team.

Shubman Gill cited the reason for benching Bumrah for the Edgbaston Test.

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'It's like Portugal resting Ronaldo': Dale Steyn slams India team management for sparking 'madness' by benching Jasprit Bumrah

County Championship Division One 2025: Nottinghamshire Ishan Kishan tried his hand at bowling as the game against Somerset headed for a certain draw. 

Ishan Kishan bowled the final over on Day 4 of the game.

Kishan bowled 5 consecutive dot balls to Somerset batter Tom Abell.

Kishan scored his 2nd consecutive fifty for Nottinghamshire in the ongoing County season.

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Ishan Kishan bowls off-spin and leg-spin in same over for Nottinghamshire as Somerset opener's unbeaten 147 leads to a draw; watch viral video

R Ashwin in TNPL: In the eliminator clash, Ravichandran Ashwin played a captain's knock in the run chase of 141. 

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