Over-Dependence on Bumrah Exposes India's Lack of Depth
Despite scoring over 800 runs and having five centurions in the match, India still ended up on the losing side. The fifth day highlighted India's bowling struggles, as they failed to take crucial wickets when it mattered most. Only Jasprit Bumrah looked threatening, but he went wicketless in the second innings despite his disciplined efforts. This defeat once again exposed India's over-reliance on Bumrah to lead the attack. When he goes wicketless, the team struggles . England capitalized on this weakness and chased down the target comfortably. This video explores India's bowling concerns in detail. India vs England 1st Test, India collapse, Rishabh Pant centuries, Jasprit Bumrah wickets, Headingley Test 2025, England win, Test cricket highlights, IND ENG 2025 Test seriesLike and subscribe to our channel and never miss a beat.Subscribe to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: www.youtube.com/@news18.cricketnextFollow CricketNext on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cricketnextFollow CricketNext on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cricketnextFollow CricketNext on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cricketnextofficial/CricketNext : https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/
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