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Gill Breaks Silence On Two-Spinner Policy: 'It Isn't Usual To Play Two Spinners...'
- The second Test between India and England started on Wednesday, 2 July, at Edgbaston with both captains addressing the media.
- The Indian team’s deputy coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, suggested a probable tactical adjustment to include a pair of spinners for the upcoming match, influenced by Jasprit Bumrah’s expected unavailability and the conditions of the pitch.
- The decision involves choosing between Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin and Washington Sundar's off-spin, with Nitish Kumar Reddy expected to replace Shardul Thakur as a batting all-rounder.
- Doeschate said, "It's just which two we play," while Shubman Gill affirmed the final call would follow a last pitch inspection later on Wednesday.
- India must adapt their playing eleven amid their 0-1 series deficit, suggesting the two-spinner approach aims to contain runs and improve spin options on a turning Edgbaston track.
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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Gill gives Bumrah update, to decide on spinner after seeing pitch; Stokes praises Pant
Indian captain Shubman Gill addressed the press conference on the eve of the second Test match against England at Edgbaston. Gill spoke on Bumrah's availability, India's decision to play two spinners among other things. England skipper also spoke to the media ahead of the second match.
Two spinners at Edgbaston? Assistant coach hints at major changes for India in 2nd Test
After probably missing an attacking bowler on Day 5 of the Headingley Test, India might be hitting the desperation button in Birmingham as far as their combination is concerned. Yashasvi Jaiswal was at the centre of all the headlines because of the dropped chances but despite having five centuries with the bat, India didn't helped themselves with support bowling and the lower-order batting in the first Test and if the assistant coach Ryan Ten Do…
No Bumrah, two spinners? India's training session hints at playing XI for 2nd Test
India’s training session at Edgbaston on Monday afternoon offered the clearest indication yet of a reshuffled playing XI for the second Test against England, starting 2 July. The visitors are expected to make at least two changes, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah almost certain to sit out as the management prioritises his workload.
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