IND vs ENG Test: Stuart Broad blames India’s team selection for Headingley loss; urges two changes in India’s playing XI for Edgbaston | Cricket News

LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 22: Former England bowler Stuart Broad speaks with former South Africa bowler and India bowling coach Morne Morkel throughout day three of the first Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 22, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Former England pacer Stuart Broad has weighed in on India’s five-wicket defeat in the opening Test at Headingley, suggesting that team selection performed a major position in the guests’ loss. Broad identified that India might need missed a trick by not playing wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on a floor that might have aided spin, particularly on the ultimate two days.Speaking on For the Love of Cricket, his new podcast with Jos Buttler, Broad stated: “I think they got their team selection wrong, if I’m honest,” Broad stated. “Kuldeep Yadav should have played instead of Shardul Thakur. Especially with the kind of pitch and England’s known struggle against wrist spin, Kuldeep could have made a big difference.”Broad additionally famous that India’s assault lacked the range and penetration wanted to shut out the sport, particularly in the second innings. He advocated for the inclusion of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, particularly with reviews suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for the second Test in Birmingham.“If Bumrah is going to be rested at Edgbaston, I’d be tempted to bring in Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm angle and his ability to swing the ball early on could offer something different to India’s bowling attack,” he added. “While Prasidh Krishna improved in the second innings, the attack overall lacked control and wicket-taking threat.”

Despite the defeat, Broad urged calm, insisting that India should not overhaul their technique primarily based on a single loss. “It’s not panic stations. You can’t afford to rip up plans after one loss. India were in control for most of the Test, and just need a few tweaks rather than wholesale changes,” he concluded.India will face England in the second Test at Edgbaston from July 2, with a number of questions looming over team selection and technique.