After the match, former Indian captain Virat Kohli took no time in sharing a post to heap praise on the Indian team for a historic victory.
Although Siraj got just one wicket in the second innings after a six-wicket haul in the first, he displayed great prowess as a fielder and took a few great catches including the one to dismiss Josh Tongue
This was Akash’s first five-wicket haul in Test cricket which also helped India to get their first-ever Test win in Birmingham and also level the five- match Test series by 1-1.
Shubman Gill became the first-ever Indian skipper to hit a double hundred in England.
In place of Bumrah, Akash Deep has been included in the playing. Apart from that, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have been included in the lineup with Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur not finding a place
Skipper Shubman Gill said at the toss that Bumrah has been rested to manage his workload as the team will need him in the third Test which will be played at Lords.
Let’s have a look at fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, probable XIs, captain, vice captain and more ahead of the ENG versus IND 2nd Test match.
Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the second Test between England and India.
How have India fared in Test cricket at Edgbaston in Birmingham?
Ahead of the second Test, India are likely to make a few changes in their playing XI as per the assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate
The Indian bowling didn’t look effective in the second innings of the first Test.
Meanwhile, at the end of day 4 at Edgbaston, Australia were 107/3, while chasing the target of 281 against England.
With rain in forecast, all three results are possible going into the final day of the opening Ashes Test.
It is to be noted that the Edgbaston will host the first Ashes Test, starting June 16, Friday.
The local police have also confirmed that the arrested man is currently in custody and is under questioning.
England registered a comprehensive 7-wickets win against India in the fifth Test match.
Since Bumrah’s record came against the same bowler who conceded six sixes off Yuvraj Singh in the 2007 T20 World Cup, many fans and experts including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar were reminded of the stylish left-hander.
While the England cricket team fans looked elated at seeing their player enjoying a unique drill, it felt like Deja Vu for some of the Indian cricket team fans.