Jasprit Bumrah Out, Kuldeep Yadav In? India Coach Hints at Changes for IND vs BAN 2nd Test
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India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has hinted at the possibility of tweaking the team lineup for the second Test against Bangladesh, depending on the conditions.
India played three fast bowlers—Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep—in the first Test at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. However, the second Test will be held at Green Park in Kanpur, a venue known for favouring spinners.
As the team prepares for the Kanpur Test, Nayar stated that the final playing XI will depend on the pitch conditions on the day of the match. Historically, Kanpur has provided significant assistance to spin bowlers, and if that remains the case, India might opt to include either Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel in the lineup.
Conditions Will Play a Key Role
Speaking ahead of the Test, Nayar was asked if Kuldeep Yadav would feature in the team. He remained non-committal, stating that the decision will be made based on how the pitch plays on the first day.
“I can’t give you the playing XI right now. Everyone is available. We’re not sure which surface we’ll be playing on yet, and conditions will be a big factor in deciding the team combination,” Nayar said during the pre-match press conference.
He also stated how much the conditions in Kanpur have changed in recent years, adding that the team expects a sunny day for the opening match.
Curator Expects Balanced Conditions
Shiv Kumar, the pitch curator for Green Park, believes the pitch will offer a fair contest between bat and ball. According to him, the fast bowlers could benefit during the first two sessions of the day, while the batsmen should enjoy the opening two days for scoring runs. However, as the match progresses, the spinners are likely to come into play and could be decisive during the final three days of the Test.
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