Gautam Gambhir is set to shake up India's XI for the 2nd Test against England at Birmingham.

By Aniket Chakraborty

July 2, 2025

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Kuldeep Yadav is likely to be dropped, despite earlier hints of a two-spinner strategy.

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Jasprit Bumrah may also be rested for workload management, says Shubman Gill.

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Bengal pacer Akash Deep is expected to replace Bumrah in the starting XI.

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Washington Sundar could come in for Shardul Thakur, offering spin and batting depth.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy may debut, replacing either Sai Sudharsan or Karun Nair.

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If selected, Reddy will add balance as a batting all-rounder with medium pace.

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India’s new bowling unit: Siraj, Prasidh, Akash Deep, Jadeja, Washington & Nitish.

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Gill confirmed Bumrah is “available” but hinted the final XI depends on pitch conditions.

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After losing the 1st Test, Team India is going all-in to level the series in Birmingham.

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