Pace spearhead Bumrah is likely to play only three of the five tests in the series
- India 's bowling attack will need regular contributions from all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy on the tour of England with Mohammed Shami absent due to fitness concerns and Jasprit Bumrah 's workload to be managed, bowling coach Morne Morkel said.
Team management have said pace spearhead Bumrah is likely to play only three of the five tests in the series, which begins on June 20 in Leeds, with seam-bowling all-rounders Reddy and Shardul Thakur on standby to fill any gaps."He's a guy that can bowl that magical ball, so for him it's about creating that consistency, it's something we want to work on, it's important for his game as well," he said after India's practice session in Beckenham on Wednesday."For a team, if we can have the bowling options especially in these conditions, I think he'll be exciting and can complement this bowling attack."Bumrah, whenever fit, and Mohammed Siraj are the only automatic picks in the pace attack, while India can also turn to seamers Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna. Against an England side renowned for their ultra-aggressive batting, India bowlers will have to make an immediate impact and Morkel was pleased with their level of preparedness. "England, the brand of cricket they play, we need to be on top of our game," the former South Africa quick said. "We can't afford to find our feet in this series. That's one of the things that has impressed me so much in the two days, the few sessions we've had. "The guys have stepped up by themselves, they've taken the ownership and responsibility, they've realised it's going to be a tough tour." Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final against South AfricaUK and allies sanction two far-right Israeli ministersTaxes imposed on online businesses have come to the rescue. How much tax will the government have to pay? Find out from an economic expert.
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