Ravi Shastri’s strategic warning comes at a crucial time for Team India. The former coach wants India to think carefully about their bowling plans. He believes the team should not rest their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
India plays England in a five-match Test series called the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The team planned to give Bumrah rest in two matches. They wanted to manage his workload and keep him fresh. However, Shastri thinks this plan might not work well.
Bumrah’s Important Role in Team India
Bumrah took five wickets in the recent match at Headingley. India still lost that game badly. This shows how much the team depends on their fast bowler. Other Indian bowlers struggled to take wickets in that match.
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The team management made a plan before the series started. They decided Bumrah would play only three out of five Tests. Head coach Gautam Gambhir supported this decision. But now experts question if this plan is smart.
“If he was looking at a rest, you may have to think twice. If you don’t have him and then go 2-0 down it could be an uphill task,” said Shastri on Sky Sports.
Shastri warns that India might need to change their strategy. He says the team should think twice if they lose more matches. IND vs ENG 2025 series is very important for both teams.
Captain Gill Faces Leadership Challenges
Shubman Gill leads India as the new captain in this series. He scored a century in his first match as captain. This showed his batting skills are still strong.
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However, former England captain Nasser Hussain criticized Gill’s leadership style. He said Gill appears reactive instead of proactive during matches. The team dropped several catches under his leadership.
Team Performance Concerns
Shastri pointed out problems with India’s lower-order batting. He said these players must handle pressure better in tough situations. The team collapsed badly in their recent defeat.
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IND vs ENG 2025 series will test India’s strength without their best bowler. Other fast bowlers failed to support Bumrah properly. This puts extra pressure on the star player.
The team needs better planning and stronger performances from all players. Ravi Shastri’s strategic warning highlights the need for immediate changes. India must improve quickly to win this important series against England.
