He bowled the most overs by Indian pacer in the Headingley Test.
The Indian cricket team started their preparations for the second Test against England in Edgbaston, Birmingham, a venue where India have not tasted a victory in the last 58 years. Team India hit nets for the first time since their Headingley Test defeat by five wickets. England have now taken 1-0 lead in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
All 18 members of India’s squad marked their presence at the ground. However, all three pacers who took part in the Headingley Test didn’t bowl in the nets. Krishna missed out on bowling and drill activities while the entire team enjoyed an intense training session. Mohammed Siraj spent a good amount of time in the nets, but not for bowling. Siraj played good 30-40 balls and focused on his defence. On the sidelines, head coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted having long chats with pacers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.
The centurions of the first Test, skipper Shubman Gill, and vice-captain Rishabh Pant, looked determined in the nets. The rest of the squad also looked upbeat during the training.
MDS
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PAL
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HS
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MPS
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NAM
301/5
ASM
264/9
Namibia beat Assam by 37 runs
APS
104/10
PRP
90/3
Pruthvi Panthers beat A4 Power Strikers by 7 wickets (D/L) method
ALW
160/6
ASA
159/7
Alembic Warriors beat Ami Super Avengers by 4 wickets
ASA
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PRP
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LSKT
145/7
AHWS
156/7
Adamas Howrah Warriors beat Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers by 11 runs
HDS
165/9
MUKS
179/4
Murshidabad Kings beat Harbour Diamonds by 14 runs
AHWS
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MUKS
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MK-W
110/5
LSKT-W
114/6
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Womens won by 4 runs
SSM-W
115/6
HD-W
110/10
Sobisco Smashers Malda Womens beat Harbour Diamonds Womens by 5 runs
LSKT-W
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SSM-W
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HEXI
89/4
VTV
86/8
Hadley’s Empire XI beat Vantaa Vipers by 6 wickets
BDK
122/5
GHM
125/4
Greater Helsinki Markhors beat BTCC Dark Knights by 6 wickets
BDK
154/3
HEXI
157/3
Hadley’s Empire XI beat BTCC Dark Knights by 7 wickets
GHM
124/10
HEXI
130/4
Hadley’s Empire XI beat Greater Helsinki Markhors by 6 wickets
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PCS-W
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OCC-W
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OCC-W
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EL-W
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SKK-W
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PCS-W
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PCS-W
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EL-W
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ENGU19
174/10
INDU19
178/4
India U19 beat England U19 by 6 wickets
ENG-W
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IND-W
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PCR
148/7
LEX
147/10
Phoenix Cricketers beat Lexus by 3 wickets
TGS
136/4
GUC
135/9
THUB
–
PCR
–
MR
109/10
MB
113/6
Malaysia Blues beat Malaysia Reds by 4 wickets
MB
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MR
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LAKR
213/4
WAF
214/5
Washington Freedom beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 5 wickets
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MINY
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WAF
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SFU
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LAKR
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SOR
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PYXI
86/0
AVECC
84/10
Pakyong XI beat Avengers C C by 10 wickets
RNB
103/9
YUC
106/2
Yuksom Capitals beat Royal North Brothers by 8 wickets
IRSCC
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ALSC
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BES
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CAO
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ZIM
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SA
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IYH
96/6
BMB
97/1
Bamboo Blasters beat Iyanola Heritage by 9 wickets
CBG
104/7
WTS
110/1
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PTS
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AMW
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IYH
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CBG
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CSG
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MPS
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LKK
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SMS
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In all likelihood, Bumrah will take part in only three Tests of the five-match series due to workload management. He has already played one now and bowled nearly 44 overs across two innings, the most among Indian pacers. Hence, India will have to use him effectively and smartly as all eyes are on his fitness. Despite being on the ground, him not taking part in any on-field activities, raised questions about his participation in the second Test.
In the post-match press conference, Gambhir confirmed that the team doesn’t want to take any risk with Bumrah. He also mentioned that Bumrah will be closely monitored and his participation will be evaluated game-by-game. With only four days separating the second and third Test at Lord’s, Bumrah might be rested for the Edgbaston game.
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Bumrah was overused during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025 (BGT). He bowled 151.2 in nine innings, the most Indian bowler in the series. The right-arm pacer sustained a back stress-related lower back injury during the Sydney Test. The injury kept him away from the game for nearly three months. He returned to competitive cricket midway through IPL 2025 and played 12 games for the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Bumrah was reportedly asked to captain India’s Test team after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement in May. However, he turned down the offer made by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee due to workload management. He confirmed the BCCI that he would play only three Tests out of the five.
India haven’t won a Test match at Edgbaston in the past 58 years. And going the Test without their premium pacer could be a suicide. In eight matches played at Edgbaston, India lost seven, while one Test resulted in a draw. However, it’s not the first time India have found themselves in such positions. They have always found ways to conquer the challenges, and it will be no different.
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