Jasprit Bumrah Likely to Miss 2nd Test
Jasprit Bumrah Likely to Miss 2nd Test

Jasprit Bumrah Likely to Miss 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss 2nd Test against England is a big blow for India after losing the 1st Test at Headingley on June 24, 2025.

The star pacer, who took 5/83 in England’s first innings, bowled 44 overs, leading to his rest for workload reasons.

With England chasing 371 to win by five wickets, India now looks for a replacement for the Edgbaston Test starting July 2.

Jasprit Bumrah Likely to Miss 2nd Test

Jasprit Bumrah, likely to miss the 2nd Test at Edgbaston, starting July 2, 2025, has fans talking. After bowling 44 overs and taking 5/83 in the 1st Test, he’s being rested to stay fresh.

Coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed before the series that Bumrah would play only three Tests.

A BCCI source said he’ll return for the Lord’s Test on July 10.

Why India Needs Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss 2nd Test hurts because he’s India’s top bowler.

His 5/83 in Leeds showed his skill, despite dropped catches by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Other bowlers like Prasidh Krishna (3/128) and Mohammed Siraj (2/122) struggled.

NDTV Sports noted Bumrah’s economy rate of 3.20 was far better than others.

Without him, India’s attack lacks punch.

Who Could Replace Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss 2nd Test means India must find a new pacer.

Arshdeep Singh, a left-arm bowler with 99 T20I wickets, is the top choice.

Akash Deep, with 15 Test wickets, or all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy could also play.

Sunil Gavaskar suggested adding spinner Kuldeep Yadav for variety.

ALSO READ – India Fast Bowler Released From Squad

India’s Plan After Leeds Loss

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss 2nd Test comes after India’s tough loss at Headingley.

Despite scoring 471 with five centuries, dropped catches and a second-innings collapse to 90/2 cost them.

Captain Shubman Gill said, “We had chances but didn’t take them.”

NDTV Sports reported India wants better fielding and more runs from the lower order.