IND vs ENG / Stokes started trembling on hearing Bumrah's name, gave such a statement out of fear

India equalized the series by defeating England by 336 runs in the Edgbaston Test. Despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Team India registered a spectacular victory. After the match, Ben Stokes said, "Bumrah's return will be scary." There is uncertainty over Jofra Archer's return in the third Test.

IND vs ENG: The second match of the Test series between India and England was played at Edgbaston, where Team India performed brilliantly and won by 336 runs. This victory was also special because India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was not part of the playing XI in this match. Despite this, the Indian team defeated England on the basis of its strategy and strong performance.

Ben Stokes' statement on Jasprit Bumrah

In the post-match press conference, England captain Ben Stokes was asked questions about Jasprit Bumrah's absence and his possible return. Stokes said in a light-hearted manner, "I thought I would complete the press conference without asking questions about Jasprit Bumrah." He further explained that due to playing against India repeatedly, his team is used to facing bowlers like Bumrah.

Stokes said, "We play against each other so many times that you know who you are going to face. Therefore, we prepare specially for them in training. With the coach and sidearm trainer, we try to imitate bowlers like Bumrah, practice bowling from outside the crease and make strategies according to their bowling attack. But facing their bowling in the actual match is always challenging."

This statement of Stokes is going viral on social media and it is being seen as fear of Bumrah in the England team. It is clear from his statement that Bumrah's presence makes the Indian bowling attack even more lethal.

Suspense over Jofra Archer's return

In the press conference, Stokes was also questioned about Jofra Archer's return in the third Test. Stokes gave a measured response to this. He said, "We will have to take this decision after seeing how all the players prepare for this match. We kept Joffra with the team this week and prepared him keeping in mind his bowling workload." Stokes further said that all the players are in the race to make it to the playing XI for the third Test to be held at Lord's. He also added that the England team needs to remain united and composed. The final decision on Archer's return will depend on the circumstances before the match.