IND vs ENG: England Name Playing XI for 2nd Test at Edgbaston
England name unchanged XI for Edgbaston Test; Bumrah doubtful as India face selection dilemma
England have announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test of the five-match series against India, set to begin at Edgbaston. After a thrilling five-wicket win in the opening Test at Headingley, Ben Stokes’ side will aim to consolidate their 1-0 series lead on a ground where they have traditionally dominated visiting teams.
The decision to stick with the same lineup reflects England’s confidence in a unit that pulled off a record 371-run chase in the fourth innings of the Headingley Test — their second-highest successful chase in Test history.
India Stare at Selection Headache as Bumrah’s Availability in Doubt
For India, concerns are mounting as reports suggest Jasprit Bumrah may miss the second Test. Bumrah was India’s standout bowler in the first Test with a five-wicket haul in the first innings and remains the leader of their pace attack.
His absence would significantly weaken India’s bowling, especially at Edgbaston, where conditions are typically pace-friendly, and historically challenging for visiting sides.
England’s Unchanged XI for 2nd Test:
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (capt)
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Brydon Carse
- Josh Tongue
- Shoaib Bashir
- Gerald Coetzee
