Gambhir explains why Shardul Thakur bowled just 10 overs

Written By: Danish

Shardul Thakur took Duckett & Brook in consecutive balls but bowled only 10 overs in England's 371 chase.

Underused

Gambhir backed Gill's call: "Jadeja gave control, so we rotated pacers." Thakur, the 4th seamer, wasn't prioritized despite his wicket-taking ability.

Gambhir's Defense

Thakur bowled just 6 overs (0/38) in England's 1st innings. Prasidh (3/128) got more overs despite leaking runs. Tactical error?

1st Innings Snub

Gambhir: "Just because he’s 4th seamer doesn’t mean he bowls before spinner." Jadeja (1/80) was trusted for control, not wickets.

Jadeja Over Thakur?

Will Thakur play 2nd Test? Edgbaston may favor spin. Kuldeep Yadav waits as India debate Thakur’s role vs batting depth.

Edgbaston Dilemma

Thakur: 10 overs, 2/51 (Duckett & Brook) Prasidh: 20 overs, 3/128 Jadeja: 24 overs, 1/80

Stats Check

Birmingham, July 2-6. Will Thakur get more overs? Or will Kuldeep replace him? India must rethink bowling strategy!

Next Test

Gill explains why Jasprit Bumrah didn’t bowl the crucial 2nd new ball