{"id":1721,"date":"2025-06-26T06:01:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T06:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bet77.net\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2025-06-26T06:01:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T06:01:09","slug":"sunil-gavaskar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bet77.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/26\/sunil-gavaskar\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunil Gavaskar suggests a major change for India in the Edgbaston Test: \u201cHe should replace Shardul Thakur in the playing XI.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sunil Gavaskar Backs Inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar for ENG vs IND Series.<\/a> Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called for the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI for the second Test of the five-match series against England. Gavaskar suggested that the wrist-spinner should replace Shardul Thakur, adding that Washington Sundar could also play a key role in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite strong performances from the top order in both innings, India suffered a five-wicket defeat in the opening Test at Headingley, Leeds. Sunil Gavaskar The loss largely came down to an underwhelming bowling effort, with Jasprit Bumrah being the only standout performer. England\u2019s batters dominated, and India\u2019s bowling attack struggled to defend totals of 471 and 364.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the team gears up for the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham, the management is likely considering changes to strengthen the bowling unit. With Bumrah needing more support, the inclusion of Kuldeep and Sundar could provide the variety and control India lacked in the first game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunil Gavaskar Backs Kuldeep Yadav\u2019s Inclusion, Suggests Resting Shardul Thakur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"Gavaskar<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Legendary cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar believes it’s time for India to bring Kuldeep Yadav into the playing XI.<\/a> During his appearance on Sony Six after the ENG vs IND Test match, Gavaskar stated that Shardul Thakur should make way for Kuldeep in the next game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSunil Gavaskar Regardless of whether Jasprit Bumrah is available or not, I feel Kuldeep Yadav must be included. I\u2019d bring him in place of Shardul Thakur, especially considering the conditions in Birmingham, which could offer some assistance to a wrist-spinner,\u201d Gavaskar explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further noted that if Sai Sudharsan<\/a> and Karun Nair don\u2019t deliver in the second Test, India should consider bringing in Washington Sundar to strengthen both batting and bowling options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf things don\u2019t go well for Sai (Sudharsan) and Karun (Nair) in the second Test \u2014 not that I\u2019m looking to drop them immediately \u2014 I\u2019d consider bringing in Washington (Sundar) to provide more depth in batting and offer variation in the bowling attack,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/h2>