IND vs ENG / Wood's prediction about Bumrah, said- India would not want to be behind 2-0 in the series

IND vs ENG: The second match of the much-awaited Test series between India and England is going to start from 02 July 2025 at Edgbaston. This match is very important for both the teams, as India is trailing 1-0 in the series and would like to make a comeback with a win in this match. Meanwhile, discussions are in full swing about the playing XI of the Indian team, especially about the participation of star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Will Jasprit Bumrah play or not?

Jasprit Bumrah's availability remains the biggest question of this match. According to reports, Bumrah may be rested in this match due to workload management. Bumrah had already informed the management before the Test series that he would play only two or three Test matches on this tour. However, there has been no official confirmation about this yet.

Meanwhile, England fast bowler Mark Wood has made a big prediction about Bumrah playing. In a conversation with Michael Atherton on a Sky Sports show, Wood said,

"The Indian team would not want to be 2-0 behind in the series. You would want to play your best bowler at all costs. I don't think Bumrah will say that he will not play at Lord's or Edgbaston. I think he would like to play both Tests. Even if India wins the next match, the series will be tied at 1-1, they would still like to give Bumrah a chance in the next matches. Every foreign bowler wants to play at Lord's, and Bumrah would also want the same."

Wood's prediction has increased the excitement among Indian fans, but Bumrah's final decision will depend on the Indian team management and his fitness.

Bumrah's performance in the Leeds Test

Jasprit Bumrah impressed with his bowling in the first Test match at Leeds. He performed brilliantly in the first innings and took five wickets, giving England's batting an early blow. However, he could not take any wicket in the second innings. The Indian bowling attack did not prove to be effective in the second innings, due to which England easily achieved the target of 371 runs by losing only 5 wickets. This defeat has increased the pressure on the Indian team, and now all eyes are on the Edgbaston Test.

What will be India's strategy?

The Indian team may go into this match with some changes. Amidst the uncertainty over Bumrah's playing, other bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, or Shardul Thakur may have to take additional responsibility. In batting too, India will expect better performance from their top order, especially the captain and senior batsmen.

The Edgbaston pitch is usually helpful for fast bowlers, but it also gives batsmen a chance to score runs. In such a situation, both the teams will try to adapt their strategy according to the pitch.