IND vs ENG Test: ‘Bowling has to be excellent’ – Mohammad Azharuddin urges Team India to reduce Jasprit Bumrah dependency | Cricket News

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has cautioned the group administration towards over-reliance on tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and known as for the inclusion of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav within the second Test towards England at Edgbaston.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India went down by 5 wickets within the first Test at Headingley, regardless of centuries from Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, the group faltered with repeated collapses and a bowling unit closely depending on Bumrah to each take wickets and management the run charge.

“They are too much dependent on Bumrah. It’s not easy because you need more experienced bowlers, and they should play Kuldeep Yadav,” Azharuddin advised PTI Videos, suggesting that the wrist-spinner’s inclusion may provide extra management and selection.

India will face England within the second Test beginning July 2 in Birmingham. With situations probably to favour spin later within the match, Azhar stated choosing the right bowling mixture will be key to bouncing again from the Leeds defeat.“We lost because of the batting collapse, but now they have to pick the right players. Bowling has to be perfect,” he famous.

Azhar additionally defended new Test captain Shubman Gill, who’s main India for the primary time in a 5-match sequence. “This is just his first match as captain. You can’t talk about captaincy so early. He should be given a fair chance, support, and time,” Azhar stated.The former skipper, who led India in 47 Tests, harassed that endurance is essential. “We cannot just complain and criticise players like that,” he added.