Leeds, England – June 22: The former English Stuart Broad pitching speaks with the former Bowler of South Africa and the Indian Bowling coach Morne Morkel during the third day of Rothesay’s test match between England and India in Headley 22 June 2025 in Leeds. (Photo: Gareth Coppley/Getty Images) The former English stimulator Stuart Broad considered the five goal in the opening test in the headingley, indicating that the team selection played an important role in the loss of visitors. Broad pointed out that India could miss the trick by not playing the wrist Kuldeep Yadav on a surface that could help rotation, especially in the last two days.When he talked about the cricket, his new podcast with Jos Buttler, Broad said, “I think they have spoiled the team selection if I am honest,” Broad said. “Kuldeep Yadav was supposed to play instead of Sharduula Thakura. Especially with the type of playground and well -known England against the rotation of the wrist, Kuldeep could make a big difference.”
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Broad also noted that the Indian attack lacked diversity and penetration needed to close the game, especially in the second shift. He advocated the inclusion of Pacer Arshdeep Singha in the left shoulder, especially with messages that indicate that Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for a second test in Birmingham.“If Bumhrah rests in Edgbaston, I would be tempted to bring Arshdeep Singh. Left shoulder angle and his ability to swing the ball soon, could offer something other than an Indian bowling attack,” he added. “While Prasidh Krišna improved in the second shifts, the attack generally lacked control and threat of the goal.”
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Despite the defeat of Broad, he urged calm and insisted that India should not rework her strategy on the basis of a single loss. “It is not a panic station. You cannot afford to rip plans after one loss. India had control for most of the test and needed only a few improvements rather than wholesale changes,” he concluded.India will face England in the second test in Edgbaston from July 2, with several questions approaching the selection and strategy of the team.
