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India Are Under Pressure Heading Into the Second Test of the Series Against Engine After Suffering A Defeat in the Opener at Headingley. Ahead of the Next Battle, All Eyes Are On How The Visitors Will Tweak Their Lineup for the Next Match, Scheduled to Begin On July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. One of the Major Talking Points Revolves Around India’s Spin Combination – Will they continue with RAVIRA JADEJAor hand a chance to Kuldeep Yadav?
The loss in the first test has forced india into a spot where they must rease the their approach, especially in the bowling department. While Conditions in England don typically favour spin, the right-arm spinner can still play a decisive role. With Edgbaston Offering More Bounce and Pace Than Headingley, India Will Been to Field A Side that Maximizes Their Chances of Levelling the Series.
Brad Haddin Questions Ravira Jadeja’s Effectiveness Away from Home
Form Australian Cricketer Brad Prize Has Voiced Strong Opinions looking India’s Current Spin Setup. On the Willow Talk PodcastHaddin questioned that jadeja should continue to feature in the xi, especially when playing in conditions like those in engine.
Haddin Pointed to Jadeja’s Overseas Stats—1304 Runs and 81 Wickets in 30 Tests – As not Being Sharp Enough to Warrant A Guaranteed Place in the Side. He emphasisised that jadeja’s ability to hold one end is useful but may not be enfough when wickets are neded to win matches.
“Are we seeing the Decline of Ravindra Jadeja? I mean, yes, he is effective in indian Conditions and how hard it is to play left-arm spin in india, but i don think he is the best option to have in the team spin-wise. I Don’t think jadeja can be effective. Yes a second spinner, hold at the other end, ” Said Prize.
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Haddin Explains Why Kuldeep Yadav Should Get the Nod
Haddin Emphasized the Need for India to Adopt A More Aggressive Mindset in Their Bowling Selections, Especially in Overseas Conditions. He Sugged that kuldeep, with his attack style and wicket-tanking ability, would be a better fit that a defensive option like jadeja. Haddin Pointed Out that India Already Havelers Like Mohammed Siraj who can hold one end and maintenance control, so it makes sense to include a more threating spinner like kuldeep. He also mentioned that if a player like Nitish Reddy is included in the playing xi, it gives india the flexibility to drop jadeja and go with a more attack spin option, which he believes is essential when playing away from home.
“I WOULD LOOK AT KULDEEP. Someone who is an attack spinner, who can get wickets. You’ve got a couple of hold-in bowlers. Siraj can play that, but i think they need to be a bit more bold in their selection of Bowlers. If Reddy Plays, Play Jadeja and Bring the Attacking Spin Option. Added the details.
