IND vs ENG: This player will be out of Team India's playing eleven, will Gill be able to show courage?

IND vs ENG: The second match of the ongoing Test series between India and England will be played in Birmingham from July 2. Although there are still a few days left in this match, the biggest concern of Team India is about the playing eleven. After losing the first Test, captain Shubman Gill is now under pressure to strike the right balance, especially with the player who is becoming a "burden" for the team—Shardul Thakur.

Shardul Thakur flopped in the first Test

Shardul Thakur was included in the team as an all-rounder in the first Test of the series. But he could do nothing with either the bat or the ball. He scored just 1 run in the first innings and just 4 runs in the second innings. The situation in bowling was also bad—in the first innings, he gave away no wickets for 38 runs in 6 overs, while in the second innings, he took 2 wickets in 10 overs, but conceded 51 runs at an economy of 5.1. These figures are not considered satisfactory in Test cricket at all.

Nitish Kumar Reddy as an option

Now the question arises that who can replace Shardul? The answer is - Nitish Kumar Reddy. Even though his experience is limited, he has performed impressively in all the Test cricket he has played so far. In 5 Test matches, he has scored 298 runs, which includes a century. He has also taken 5 wickets with the ball. This balance of Reddy can give Team India the strength that was lacking in the first Test.

Test of Captain Gill

After facing defeat in the very first match, this will prove to be an important decision for Captain Shubman Gill. Will he be able to show the courage to leave out the senior player? Will he be able to surprise the opposition by making changes in the team? The answer to these questions will now be found on the field in Birmingham on July 2.