ENG vs IND: Who will replace Jasprit Bumrah in the Edgbaston Test – Arshdeep Singh or Akash Deep?

India Are set to miss the services of pace spearhead Jasprit bumrah In the Second Test of the Five-Game Series Against Engine At Edgbaston, Starting on July 2, as part of a workload management plan.

Bumrah Likely to Miss Edgbaston Test Amid Workload Management

Bumrah, Who Bowled A Massive 43.4 Overs in the Series Opener at Headingley, Claimed a Brilliant Five-Wicket Haul in the First Innings and was India’s standout perform Despite the Team’s Eventual Five-Wicket Defeat. The loss marked a historic moment as india became the first team to lose a test after scoring five individual centuries. Bumrah’s absence will be felt deeply as his relentless control and ability to strike in key moments were unmatched. With the Five-Test Series Tightly Packed, the BCCI Had Earlier Indicated That Bumrah Would Only Feature in Three Matches, Prioritizing His Long-Term Fitness. The Second Test Begins on July 2 in Birmingham, and Without Bumrah, India Will Need To Restructure Their Bowling Attack. The Indian Bowling Unit Struggled to Complement Bumrah’s Brilliance in the First Test.

India’s ineffective Bowling Against England in the First Test

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishnawho formed the rest of the pace trio, Were Largely ineffective. Siraj Returned with Underwhelming Figures of 2/122 Across Both Innings and Remained Wicketless in the Second, While Prasidh Leaked Runs Heavoy, With Combined Figures of 5 Wickets for 220 Runs in Just 35 Overs. The Lack of consist support Allowed England to Chase Down Their Second-Highest Fourth-Innings Target in Test History. Bumrah’s 5/83 in the First Innings Showcased His Unmatched Impact, But India’s inability to build press from both ends. In the Second Innings, Even Bumrah Went Wicketless As England Batud With Controlled Aggression. With the Edgbaston Test Looming, India Must Not Only Find A Replacement for Bumrah But also Reasess the Overall Bowling Combination. The Choice Now Narrows Down to Two Reserve Pacers: Akash Deep and Arshdeep SinghEach Offering Contrasting Styles and Strengths that can shape the test’s outcome.

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Arshdeep vs akash Deep: the race to replace bumrah in edgbaston

1. Akash Deep: Seam Movement and Early Impact

Akash Deep has been compelling box. He burst onto the test scene with a phenomenal debut at ranci in 2024, where he rattled engine Zak Crawley, Ben Duckettand Ollie Pope Early. His natural seam movement and skiddy releases have drawn comparisons to Mohammed ShamiAlthough India WOULD HOPE HOPE BETTER RETURNS Than Shami’s 40+ Average in England.

While Akash Showed Promise Early, His recent Form hasn’t lived up to expectations:

• 7 tests, average: 35.20
• Struggles with consistency in long spells

Still, His Ability to Extract Movement Off Good Length and Top-Order Bathers Early Makes Him A Strong Candidate On English Pitches.

2. Arshdeep Singh: Left-Arm Variety and County Experience

If variety is the focus, Arshdeep Singh Becomes a serious content. The Left-Armer Offers A Different Angle that could unsettle England’s predominantly Right-Handed Top Order. His experience in English Conditions, playing for kent in the country championship adds value:

• 5 County Matches: 13 Wickets, AVG: 41.76
• Not the Best Average, but Gained Experience with the Dukes Ball

Arshdeep is also India’s Top Wicket-Taker in T20is, Playing A Key Role in Their T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph. While Test Cricket Demands Patience and Stamina, Arshdeep’s T20 Skills Particularly in Run Containment and Reverse Swing Could Be an Asset Against England’s Attacking Style Under Bazball.

What Gives Him an Edge:

• Left-Arm Angle (India’s Pace Trio is Currently All Right-Handed)
• Defensive Control Developed Through White-Ball Cricket
• Ability to Swing the Ball Both Ways, Especially With The New Ball

However, he Remains Untested at the Test Level and Affresses 30+ in First-Class Cricket, a figure that may not instill full confidence.

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