IND vs ENG 2nd Test playing XI News

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Jasprit Bumrah is fit and available for India’s 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston, but team management is undecided on playing him due to a pre-planned workload strategy. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Bumrah may only play three of the five Tests to avoid injury recurrence. Despite a strong performance in the first Test (5/83), Bumrah might be rested to prioritize long-term fitness. Young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy could debut if Bumrah is benched. The final decision will consider pitch conditions and overall series strategy, with India trailing 0-1 and looking to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Ben Stokes-led England will face Shubman Gill's India in the second Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy from July 2 to 6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After winning the first Test in Leeds by five wickets, England will look to continue their winning momentum and they have got a massive boost with the return of Jofra Archer in their squad. The 30-year-old Jofra, who last played a Test in February 2021, has been added to England squad for the second Test against India. Here's England's predicted Playing XI for the 2nd Test against India: