England vs India: Jasprit Bumrah left out as second Test begins at Edgbaston

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of India’s playing XI for the second Test match against England at Edgbaston. The team management confirmed that Bumrah was rested due to workload management after a demanding schedule in recent months.

Team updates

India opted to include Mohammed Siraj in the lineup, while Rohit Sharma continued as captain. England, under Ben Stokes, made one minor adjustment to their squad, bringing in Chris Woakes to strengthen the pace attack at his home ground.

Match overview

The second Test at Edgbaston follows an intense first match that ended with England taking an early lead in the series. Cloudy conditions in Birmingham suggested that seamers would again play a crucial role. Both sides aimed to build momentum before the third Test scheduled later in the month.

“We’re managing Bumrah carefully to ensure he’s fit for the remainder of the series,” said the Indian team spokesperson before the toss.

The absence of Bumrah is considered a tactical move, allowing India’s younger bowlers an opportunity to perform under pressure.

Summary

England won the toss and chose to bowl first, betting on favorable pitch conditions. India’s top order faced a testing session as England’s pace attack sought early breakthroughs at Edgbaston.

Author’s summary: India rested Jasprit Bumrah for the Edgbaston Test to manage his workload, giving Mohammed Siraj a chance as England looked to extend their series lead.

Yahoo — 2025-11-27