England face India in the second test at Edgbaston, Birmingham starting from July 2. The match starts from 3:30 PM IST with the young Indian Test team led by Shubman Gill having a task at hand.
England won the first Test by five wickets. Both teams have had a week's gap ahead of the second test with two different pictures in the two camps.
The England camp was a relaxed one with them having announced the same XI for the second Test. Jofra Archer's return has been deferred till the third Test. Meanwhile, there are questions in the Indian camp that the team management is struggling to find an answer to.
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There is assurance in the England camp with them having entrusted faith in the same XI to do the job for them at Edgbaston. They chased 371 last week and is even ready to chase even 450 this week, as Harry Brook said in an interview. There is confidence within the group with the players knowing their responsibilities very well. While all the talk was about Indian bowlers failing to pick up wickets, credit has to be given to England for pacing their chase brilliantly in the second half.
Warning bells have already run in the Indian camp. There are plenty of changes expected within the Indian setup. There were reports of Kuldeep Yadav being given a game in the second Test. However, as per the latest reports from Birmingham, the management is looking to give Washington Sundar a game ahead of Kuldeep. Jasprit Bumrah is almost sure to be rested in the second Test. However, Ryan Ten Doeschate, the assistant coach, has said that a call on him will be taken before the game.
There are changes expected in the batting lineup as well. There are talks of Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion in the side. It will be interesting to see who replaces him. Shardul Thakur was rather ordinary apart from his two wickets in the first Test. He disappointed with the bat as well. Meanwhile, Deep Dasgupta has thrown in a case where Reddy can replace Sai Sudharshan in the lineup and thereby extending India's batting till eight. Arshdeep Singh is another potential candidate to get a look in. Thus, there are lot of conundrums regarding the XI India are going to play.
England vs India Head-to-Head
The two teams have played 137 Test matches with India winning 35 Tests while England as many as 52. England won the recent Test played between the two sides at Headingley.
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When will the ENG vs IND 2nd Test match be played?
The match will be played from July 2-6.
Where will the ENG vs IND 2nd Test match be played?
The match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
What time will the ENG vs IND 2nd Test match start?
The match will start at 3:30 PM IST.
How to watch the ENG vs IND 2nd Test match live on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network.
Where to watch the ENG vs IND 2nd Test match Live?
The match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
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