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Time of India
42 minutes ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah or Akash Deep? Team India forced to rotate duo for final two Tests
Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photos) After left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh suffered a hand injury, Team India have been dealt another major blow in their fast bowling department as pacer Akash Deep is likely to be ruled out of the fourth Test against England. has learnt that India's Edgbaston hero, Akash Deep, is reportedly dealing with a recurring back issue that has flared up again. He found it difficult to complete his spells during the second innings at Lord's and remains a doubtful starter for the fourth Test on Wednesday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The team management has already called up Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj as cover for the injured Arshdeep and Akash Deep. has also learnt that with the series on the line, India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be playing in Manchester. "Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep won't be playing together in the remaining two Tests," a source tracking the development told Why Team India came to Manchester from London via train and walked in rain "It was decided before the tour that Bumrah will only play three Tests in this series, and now with Akash's back niggle flaring up, we can't see both of them playing in the XI together. "If Bumrah plays in Manchester, then Akash will sit out. At The Oval, Akash will replace Bumrah," said the source. On Day 4 of the third Test at Lord's, during the 28th over of England's innings, Akash Deep walked off the field after experiencing discomfort. Accompanied by the team physio, the pacer appeared to be in pain as he clutched his lower back and winced while heading to the dressing room. Poll How concerned are you about India's fast bowling depth for the remaining Tests? Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Not Concerned "He is walking very gingerly. Not a good sign for India,' former England captain Michael Atherton had said in commentary. Akash Deep had faced back issues during the Australia tour as well, and the injury kept him away from cricket for three months. The Bengal pacer even joined his IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants two weeks after the start of the season. Akash Deep press conference: On replacing Jasprit Bumrah, message from Gautam Gambhir and more Akash Deep shone bright with a 10-wicket haul in India's series-levelling 336-run win over England at Edgbaston. He picked up 4/88 in the first innings and then followed it up with a splendid 6/99 in the second essay to return with impressive match figures of 10/187. The 28-year-old pacer's effort helped India draw level in the five-match series after losing the opener by five wickets at Leeds. Akash Deep didn't bowl in a nets session organised by the Indian team before leaving for Manchester. Ryan ten Doeschate press conference: Updates on Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Arshdeep Singh India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had hinted at the seamer's injury during a media interaction, while explaining why bowling coach Morne Morkel was rolling his arms at the nets. "Arsh going away there after he cut his hand and Akash not bowling today. Sometimes we run a bit thin, and if we think the practice is good, someone bowling 20 yards and a bit taller and shaking a new ball, it is good practice for the batters," said the coach. The fourth match of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will start from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'He's a legend, but ...' - Suresh Raina on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for 4th Test in Manchester
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With the Test series between India and England delicately poised at 2-1 in favour of the hosts, all eyes are on whether pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be in the XI for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. Former India cricketer Suresh Raina weighed in on the burning question, hailing Bumrah as a "legend" while stressing that the final decision rests with the medical team. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking to ANI during the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham, Raina said, 'I think it is a doctor's call, to be very honest. I know my body. I know my doctor. I know what guidelines he is giving me, how to play the game. With Bumrah, he is a legend. He knows his body. He knows his workload.' Why Team India came to Manchester from London via train and walked in rain Bumrah, who has taken 12 wickets in two Tests in the series — including a five-wicket haul at Lord's — was rested for the second Test as part of workload management. His inclusion could be pivotal in India's bid to level the series. 'A little rest is important for Bumrah, especially after returning from such a long injury,' Raina added. 'But if they want to win or draw the series, then both Bumrah and [Rishabh] Pant will be key in the fourth Test.' Poll Should Jasprit Bumrah play in the fourth Test against England? Yes, he is crucial for the team Only if he is fully fit Let the medical team decide Pant, India's second-highest run-scorer in the series with 425 runs at an average of 70.83, suffered a finger injury at Lord's but continued to bat. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed the team's intent to assess both players closer to the match. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What these ergonomic sandals do is simply incredible HealthCheck Report Undo 'We'll make that call in Manchester,' Ten Doeschate said. 'We know we've got Bumrah for one of the last two Tests. With the series on the line, there's a leaning towards playing him.' Exclusive | First look of the Old Trafford pitch On Pant, he said: 'I don't think you're going to keep Rishabh out of the Test no matter what. He batted with pain, and it's only going to get better.' India face a selection dilemma, but with the series hanging in balance, expect tough calls to define the Manchester showdown starting July 23. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
4 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 109 overs and counting! Mohammed Siraj bends, but doesn't break
Mohammed Siraj of India appeals during day four of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) in Manchester: Mohammed Siraj never stops. He is in your face, ready to bowl the next over, and never shies away from putting his mind, body, and soul on the line every time he takes the field for India. A trier who may not always succeed, but succeeds in always trying. There is a lot of honesty with which he goes about his business, and it is evident right from the preparations before every game. Whether that is bowling, batting, or fielding, he keeps the intensity high in all his sessions and has continued to shoulder most of the fast bowling workload in the last two years for India in the longest format. India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has had to miss games due to workload and injury concerns. There has been constant change in personnel due to fitness and combination requirements, but Siraj has been the lone ranger who continues to roar, with eyes firmly locked on the opposition. There could be criticism of his consistency or inability to hit the rhythm from the go, but not a single finger will be raised about the intensity he brings to the field. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! And maintaining intensity and playing the number of games he has played — 24 out of India's 27 Tests since 2023 — is no joke, especially when he has seen others around him break down, miss matches due to fitness, and get rotated for workload. Workload and rotation, the two fancy and trending keywords in Indian cricket , don't apply to Hyderabad's gully boy. Why Team India came to Manchester from London via train and walked in rain "We take for granted how lucky we are to have someone like that. I know he doesn't always get the returns you might expect from a fast bowler, but in terms of heart, he's like a lion. Every time he has the ball in hand, you get the sense that something is about to happen," India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said in a media interaction. "He's not someone who's ever going to shy away from a workload, which makes it all the more important for us to manage it carefully," he added. So far, the Indian think tank, featuring different personnel, is yet to "manage" Siraj because more often than not, others around him need to be managed. Akash Deep missed the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah couldn't bowl in the final innings of the SCG Test and missed a lot of cricket after that, but Siraj kept going. He featured in all five Tests in Australia, and the only break he got was when he was overlooked for the Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai — again, a break he never asked for. Ryan ten Doeschate press conference: Updates on Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Arshdeep Singh Cut to 2025 in England, the script has followed a similar theme as Bumrah will not play more than three Tests, Akash Deep limped off the field during the Lord's Test, and Arshdeep Singh injured his bowling hand during the net session in Beckenham. Siraj? Well, he keeps going. Even on a flat track in Birmingham, the trier bent his back and returned with a six-wicket haul, earning a lot of praise from bowling coach Morne Morkel . "Siraj is a guy that I've got a lot of respect for. He's a guy that always will push his body to the limits. I think sometimes the guilty part of him is trying too hard, so for us, it's about managing that sort of aggression and managing that intensity because he really bowls with his heart on his sleeve. I think sometimes those sorts of things can give you that inconsistency. Poll How do you rate Mohammed Siraj's intensity on the cricket field? Exceptional Good Average Poor "In a match where he's now the leader of the attack, he got the wickets, but for me, in terms of effort and energy and with a sore body, he's always done and will put his hand up, and he wants to bowl that over. I don't think sometimes we give him enough credit for that," said Morkel on his heroics at Edgbaston. Still two matches left, and Siraj has already sent down 109 overs in the three Tests for his 13 scalps. The pieces around him continue to move, change, and get managed, but Siraj keeps going. The arrangement has worked so far, but the management needs to now start looking after the pillar that is keeping the Indian pace attack steady, even in testing circumstances and conditions. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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First Post
12 hours ago
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India vs England: After Pant, another massive injury blow to India as pacer likely ruled out of 4th Test
Trouble mounts for Team India as yet another injury has been reported from the squad. Team India is already facing uncertainty around Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. read more Team India has been hit hard by injuries on the ongoing England tour, with troubles compounding. After Rishabh Pant's finger injury in the 3rd Test at Lord's, another injury has been reported in the Indian squad. This time, a bowler - not Jasprit Bumrah - is injured. However, uncertainty about Bumrah's status continues. Arshdeep Singh, who was awaiting his chance in the tour, has incurred a cut on his bowling hand and will likely be ruled out for the 4th Test against England. The 26-year-old sustained the injury during a training session on Thursday. Arshdeep was reportedly hit by the ball while trying to stop a powerful strike by Sai Sudarshan on his follow-through. The player's hand has been stitched, and he's unlikely to be fit to play. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'He has stitches on his hand and is likely won't be available for the fourth Test match, the Indian team will see if he is ready for the fifth Test or not,' as per The Indian Express. Meanwhile, there is still uncertainty about Akash Deep's availability due to a groin issue. Akash Deep didn't bowl in a nets session held by the Indian team before heading to Manchester. Also Read | If Rishabh Pant plays as specialist batter, then who will keep wickets for India in the 4th Test? India's assistant coach confirms Arshdeep's injury Arshdeep Singh was not given a chance in the series, but he was in the reckoning to feature in the playing XI of the 4th Test. India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had said: 'Arshdeep took a ball while he was bowling there, Sai hit a ball, and he tried to stop it, and it's just a cut. So we have to see how bad the cut is. Obviously, the medical team have taken him off to see a doctor, and obviously, if he needs stitches or doesn't need stitches, it's going to be important to our planning for the next few days.' Also Read | Why dilly-dallying around Jasprit Bumrah paints a wrong picture of Team India and the pacer Must-win game for Team India After ending the Lord's Test on a losing note, Team India trails 1-2 in the series. The 4th Test, which will be the penultimate of the series, can bring India back on track and could also hand the hosts an unassailable lead. Hence, it is a must-win game for the visitors, and the need of the hour is for the management to pick the strongest XI. It has been an enthralling affair so far, and one could assert that had India capitalised on some massive moments, then the score line could have hinted at an advantage towards India. Nonetheless, the team still carries the ability to bounce back and will have to come out all guns blazing at Old Trafford on July 23.
NDTV
12 hours ago
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- NDTV
BCCI Receives Big 'Jasprit Bumrah' Advice: "Prepare Him For Surgical Strikes..."
Former Team India strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai said that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah should be handled smartly and given the concerns over his fitness, he should be used for periodic 'surgical strikes'. In the recent past, there has been a lot of chatter surrounding Bumrah's workload management and ahead of the Test series against England, the BCCI made it clear that he will not be playing all five matches. In an interview with Indian Express, Desai said that there should be a small team that handles Bumrah's fitness and even advised the BCCI to be 'smart' while handling the star pacer. "Bumrah is an asset and needs to be handled smartly. A small team needs to handle him, prepare him for surgical strikes a few times a year and be smart around him at other times. I have been with him since 2014, when he was on RTP from his ACL injury, from his Gujarat Ranji Trophy days." "He is special, a gifted guy who has worked immensely to become one of a kind. To manage guys like him we need a cohesive, collective and collaborative approach with a long-term vision driving the decisions, and ideally with great consistency in personnel around him," he added. Meanwhile, Anil Kumble weighed in on the importance of Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the remainder of the Test series as the visitors are trailing 1-2 in the ongoing five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Speaking on 'Follow The Blues', JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble said, "I would certainly push for Bumrah to play the next game because that's crucial. If he doesn't play and India end up losing the Test, that's it, the series would be done and dusted. Bumrah should feature in both the remaining Tests. Yes, he mentioned earlier that he would only play three matches, but there is a long break after this. He does not need to be part of the home series if he wants rest. But right now, Bumrah should be playing the next two."
