ENG vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar explains why Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the 2nd Test

IndiaThe five -game test series campaign against England He gave a severe blow after a shocking loss in the opening test in Headingley. Despite publishing a massive objective of 371 races, India could not defend it on day 5, since England achieved one of its best chases of fourth entry into the test history. Ben Duckett He led the position with a scintillating 149, guiding the hosts to a five wickt victory.

The result not only left disappointed Indian fans, but also raised several questions, ranging from Shubman GillCaptaincy options for Gautam GambhirDecision making as chief coach. One of the greatest concerns remains the Bowling strategy of India, especially the disappointing performance of all terrain Shardul Thakur.

Sunil Gavaskar highlights why Kuldeep Yadav deserves a place about Shardul Thakur in the second test

Former Indian captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar He has intervened in the consequences of the loss of Headingley, pointing out that a change in the Bowling line of India is necessary. Speaking in a program after the game, Gavaskar advocated the inclusion of left arm rotators Kuldeep Yadav In the XI game for the second test in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

“Whether Jasprit Bumrah is fit or not, I think Kuldeep Yadav has to enter the team. I think it should be Shardul Thakur because the launch of Birmingham will be one in which there is only a bit for the writer”, “.” Gavaskar explained.

His comments occur after Thakur’s forgettable performance in Headingley, where he ran out of Wickt in the first tickets and returned with 2/72 figures in the second. With the bat, too, Thakur failed to have an impact, even more intensifying the debate on his place in the XI game.

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The Kuldeep England record: Can the Wist tour turn turn?

The KuldeEP test record in England is not exactly impressive, the only time in which it appeared in a red ball game on English land was Lord test 2018, where you could not collect a wickt. However, their recently white ball shape and return performances of the red ball have revived hope around their possible inclusion.

Historically, Kuldeep has been seen as a tactical weapon, used only when conditions are strongly favorable. But Gavaskar believes that the surface in Birmingham could square enough grip so that the left arm weapons spinner bother the English batters, especially their aggressive average order.

The second test in Edgbaston begins on July 2, and all eyes will be in India to reorganize their team in search of redemption.

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