India’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test match in Birmingham raised eyebrows. However, his replacement, Akash Deep, delivered a stellar performance. The right-arm pacer finished the match with an impressive 10-wicket haul. India secured a 336-run victory to level the five-match series.
Ahead of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s, Rishabh Pant was asked about Akash Deep’s personal struggles. Pant revealed that he had known about Akash’s family situation during the IPL.
Akash took 4 wickets for 88 runs in the first innings and added 6 wickets for 99 in the second. Mohammed Siraj also starred with the ball, dismantling England’s batting order with figures of 6 for 70 in the opening innings.
Jasprit Bumrah Was Not Playing Because of Workload Management - Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant stated that both Akash and Mohammed Siraj delivered strong performances in Bumrah's absence. The middle-order batter said it was 'very nice' for the team.
We Don’t Want to Think About the Opposition - Rishabh Pant
According to reports, the pitch at Lord’s may offer more assistance to fast bowlers than the surfaces used in the first two matches. The 27-year-old said that the team is focused on its own preparation rather than worrying about England’s strategies.
The pitches used in the first two Tests have faced criticism for being too flat. England described the Edgbaston surface as more suited to subcontinental conditions than traditional English ones.
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