Written By: Danish
Shardul Thakur took Duckett & Brook in consecutive balls but bowled only 10 overs in England's 371 chase.
Gambhir backed Gill's call: "Jadeja gave control, so we rotated pacers." Thakur, the 4th seamer, wasn't prioritized despite his wicket-taking ability.
Thakur bowled just 6 overs (0/38) in England's 1st innings. Prasidh (3/128) got more overs despite leaking runs. Tactical error?
Gambhir: "Just because he’s 4th seamer doesn’t mean he bowls before spinner." Jadeja (1/80) was trusted for control, not wickets.
Will Thakur play 2nd Test? Edgbaston may favor spin. Kuldeep Yadav waits as India debate Thakur’s role vs batting depth.
– Thakur: 10 overs, 2/51 (Duckett & Brook) – Prasidh: 20 overs, 3/128 – Jadeja: 24 overs, 1/80
Birmingham, July 2-6. Will Thakur get more overs? Or will Kuldeep replace him? India must rethink bowling strategy!