Team India Bowling Coach Morne Morkel (Center) with Pacers Akash Deep (left) and ARSHEEP SINGH in training (Screengrabs via x/@bcci) With doubt about Jasprit Bumhrah’s availability for the second test against England in Edgbaston, the former Indian versatile Irfan Pathan supported Akash deep as a strong replacement. India may relax Bumrah to handle his workload in a number of five matches. Pathan believes that Akash Deep’s bowling style could suit English conditions. “If Bumhrah is not there, then he should come to his place in his place? Akash Deep, from what was seen in the networks seems to be to his rhythm. I feel that he is a type of shama pitch,” Pathan said on his YouTube channel.
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In the first test in Headingley, India lost five goals. Despite the hundreds of Rishabh Pant, SHUBMAN GILL and YASHASVI JAISWAL, England was chasing a large target of 371 runs. Among the pitchers, Bumrah was the only Indian pitch that looked under control and surprisingly demanded that visitors in the first test for visitors. However, its supportive cast tried to put pressure on English dough. Pathan explained that Akash Deep can offer more control due to his focus on seams and swing. “His direct seam supplies may be concerned about English dough, especially when it comes to late movement. If you go aggressive, it might be a problem. We’ll come to Arshdeep, but I think if Bumrah doesn’t play, then Akash Deep should come to his place,” he added.
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Meanwhile, assistant coach Ryan, who said the team is convinced that Bumrah is resting. “That’s, but we also feel that we can go 1-1 or keep the score to 1-0 without jasprit. Again, it puts the eggs in the back end of the series. We will also need it at some stage. You have to decide when you will play your strongest suit,” Dodcate said. The final decision on the selection of Bumhrah is expected to be made on the day of the match.
