The captain of the test in England Ben Stokes said his team was not afraid of Jasprit Bumrah. Stokes, when he talked to the media in accumulation of 1. Test match in Headingley, said Bumrah, although the world -class pitch, had no ability to win India’s test series with one hand.
England’s captain stressed that his team was facing quality opposition all the time in international cricket, and although they respect their opponents, there was no doubt that they were afraid at all.
“No fear,” Stokes said 1. Test match in Headingley. “In the international cricket, you are constantly opposed to quality opposition. We know its class and what it brings to any team for which it plays, but when it comes to fear, certainly not.”
“I don’t think one bowler himself wins a series for one of the team. All 11 players) have to stand up.
ENG VS Ind: Record Jasprit Bumhrah
Jasprit Bumrah has a sensational record against England in the test matches. Of the 14 games he played against England, he raised 60 goals. Specifically, in English Bumrah conditions he played 9 test matches and picked up 37 goals in a sensational diameter of 26.27. Its total average against England is 22.16.
Bumhrah’s spells against English captain Ben Stokes are legendary. Stokes often worried about his stump from the goal. Last time England traveled in India in 2024, Stokes was helpless because of some exceptional bowling from Bumrah.
The English Party has already announced its playing XI two days before 1. Test match in Leeds. The team trusted Ollie Pope on No. 3 in front of the young man Jacob Bethell. England included three sailors and one specialized spinner into their lineup.
1. Test: England plays XI vs India
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Cars, Josh Language, Shoaib Bashir.
Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
June 19, 2025
