IND vs ENG / Jasprit Bumrah out, Sundar in, this could be the playing eleven of Team India

IND vs ENG: The second match of the five-Test series between India and England is going to start in Birmingham from July 2, 2025. After losing the first Test, the Indian team is currently trailing 0-1 in the series. In such a situation, all eyes are on the strategy and playing XI of the Indian team to make a comeback in the Birmingham Test. The final XI will be revealed on the day of the toss, but before that some important updates are coming out, which can be important for this match.

Jasprit Bumrah's absence and bowling changes

According to the latest updates, it seems almost impossible for fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to play the second Test. In his absence, a change in the Indian bowling attack is certain. It is believed that either Washington Sundar or Kuldeep Yadav can be included in the playing XI. The strategy of the Indian captains has always been such that bowlers are expected to contribute in batting as well. Kuldeep Yadav may be weak in batting, but Washington Sundar's batting ability puts him ahead in this race. Sundar is not only an effective off-spinner but can also add useful runs in the lower order.

No change in the top order

The Indian batting will start with the opening pair Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Both have shown their confidence by scoring centuries in the first Test. In such a situation, there is little chance of any tampering in the opening pair. Both batsmen will be seen opening the innings in Birmingham as well.

Sai Sudarshan and Karun Nair get another chance

Sai Sudarshan is sure to get another chance at number three. Even though he could not do anything special in the first Test, his place is still considered safe. At the same time, Karun Nair, who returned to the Test team after eight years, will also retain his place. Nair also could not score any big score in the first match, but the team management seems to be in the mood to give him another chance.

How many all-rounders will play?

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are certain to play in the middle order, but the question is how many all-rounders the team will field. Two all-rounders played in the first Test in the form of Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja, but both failed to impress with bat and ball. Now Washington Sundar is likely to get a chance. His unique spin bowling and ability to contribute to batting make him a strong contender. Apart from this, there is also a consideration to give a chance to young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in place of Shardul Thakur. Reddy's aggressive batting and medium pace bowling can add a new dimension to the team.

India's probable playing XI for the second Test:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar/Akashdeep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.