Tuesday, June 30
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa suggests top chess players like Carlsen and Nakamura are shifting away from classical chess due to its demanding preparation and mental fatigue. He highlights the extensive opening preparation required in classical games, contrasting it with the freedom of freestyle chess. Praggnanandhaa acknowledges his preference for faster formats but emphasizes classical chess remains fundamental.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed surprise at Jasprit Bumrah's exclusion from the crucial second Test against England. Shastri emphasized that captain and coach should decide the playing XI. He questioned Sai Sudharsan's dropping and felt for Kuldeep Yadav's continued wait. England chose to field first after winning the toss at Edgbaston.
India's pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team for the third Test against England. The match will be held at Lord's next week. Shubman Gill confirmed Bumrah's return. Bumrah was rested for the second Test as part of workload management. Three changes were made to the team for the second Test.
India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep's inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
India chose Washington Sundar over Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, prioritising batting depth. Shubman Gill cited the desire to strengthen the lower order, influenced by past batting performances and the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Jasprit Bumrah was also rested due to workload management, with an eye on the third Test at Lord's.
England and India players wore black armbands in the second Test at Edgbaston to honor Wayne Larkins, the former England cricketer who recently passed away. Larkins, who played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs, was remembered for his elegant strokeplay and impactful performances, including a memorable winning innings against the West Indies.
