There are reports claiming that Bumrah is likely to be rested from the second Test to manage his workload.
There are question marks over Bumrah’s participation for the second Test with several reports claiming that he’s likely to be rested by the team management to manage his workload.
Amid uncertainty over his participation, Bumrah was spotted bowling full tilt in the nets on Saturday (June 28). The videos of his practice session have been going viral on the internet, sparking hopes of his participation in the Edgbaston Test, set to begin from July 2.
Other bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh, also bowled long spells in the nets alongside Bumrah.
Young batter Sai Sudharsan, who made his debut in the series opener at Headingley, also honed his skills in the nets on Saturday.
Meanwhile, some of the key batters like captain Shubman Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, did not train as they were given rest after an intense practice on Friday (June 27).
While Bumrah’s return to nets is a positive sign, his inclusion in the Edgbaston XI remains uncertain. The right-arm quick bagged his 14th five-wicket haul in the Leeds Test. However, his stunning spell went in vain as India lost the match by five wickets to concede a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Other bowlers and fielders let the team down as England chased down a massive target of 371 runs at Headingley. The visitors dropped as many as eight catches, including four by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India will be eyeing a series-leveling win in the second Test in Birmingham next week.
(With TOI Inputs)