IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah to Miss 2nd Test Against England; Arshdeep Singh Likely Replacement, Reports

Team India will be without their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, with the fast bowler set to be rested as part of a workload management strategy. Bumrah, who delivered an impressive performance in the opening Test at Leeds, will undergo routine baseline monitoring under the supervision of the medical team, according to sources close to the team.

The decision is aimed at preserving Bumrah’s fitness for the remainder of the five-match series and future key assignments. Despite India’s five-wicket loss in the series opener, Bumrah stood out with a five-wicket haul in the first innings and consistent pressure throughout the match.

In Bumrah’s absence, left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is expected to retain his place in the playing XI. He is likely to join Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in India’s pace attack as the team looks to bounce back and level the series. Arshdeep, who featured in the first Test, will have an opportunity to shoulder greater responsibility in only his second appearance in red-ball cricket at the international level.

Captain Shubman Gill and the team management are believed to be exercising caution with Bumrah, considering his importance across formats and the busy calendar ahead. The 30-year-old pacer is expected to return for the third Test at Lord’s, where his experience will be crucial.

India currently trails 0-1 in the series and will need to regroup quickly in Bumrah’s absence. The second Test at Edgbaston begins on July 2, with the team facing pressure to correct its course and stay competitive in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings.