“India vs England 2nd Test XI: Sundar, Kuldeep or Reddy? Bumrah’s Fitness Clouds Selection”
With Edgbaston set for spin, India weighs playing two spinners—Jadeja plus Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar—and likely brings in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness remains uncertain ahead of the 2nd Test against an unchanged England side
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India’s playing XI for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston (July 2–6, 2025) hangs in the balance as key decisions loom:
Jasprit Bumrah remains a fitness doubt. Though available, India may rest him to manage his workload, with the final call expected within 24–48 hours.
India plans to field two spinners on a pitch expected to turn later in the match. The coach hinted at choosing between wrist‑spinner Kuldeep Yadav and off‑spinner Washington Sundar, alongside mainstay Ravindra Jadeja.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is poised to replace Shardul Thakur, with impressive training nets suggesting he’s next in line. His batting all‑rounder role boosts India’s middle‑order depth.
Former players like Sunil Gavaskar and Mohammad Azharuddin have backed the inclusion of an additional specialist spinner, likely endorsing Kuldeep’s wrist spin.
Meanwhile, England’s XI remains unchanged, with Jofra Archer sidelined due to a family emergency.
Bumrah’s participation uncertain—India may rest him.
Team likely to include two spinners: Jadeja + (Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar).
Nitish Kumar Reddy expected to come in for Shardul Thakur.
England fields the same side, Archer unavailable until Lord’s.
