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Ind vs Eng: If veterans like Kohli, Shami and Pant were in this match, India might have won the first Test and today the discussion would not have been of a historic victory but a historic victory.
Indian cricket team
Highlights
- The players who did not reach England, the team missed
- Virat Kohli, Shami and Bhuvi’s empty team lack
- Had these three veterans been there, the result would have been something else
New Delhi: The five wicket defeat to Team India in the Leeds Test has shocked the entire country. Adorned with young and new players, this team had expectations to win the first match. But after losing the hand in hand, many questions are waiting for the answer. The biggest question that stems is that India could win this match if three of its legendary players would have been playing?
Virat Kohli’s absence was clearly erupted in this match. The balance of batting was disturbed due to his absence in the middle order. Players like Kohli do not just score runs, they give the team mental strength and fear to the opposition team. If Virat were on the ground in this close match, the confidence of the team would have been there. Players would attack England with more passion and power.
In fast bowling, India was seen fighting completely. Jasprit Bumrah fell alone. Neither Shardul Thakur was effective from the second end nor the famous Krishna got a rhythm. In such a situation, it was natural to remember an experienced swing bowler like Mohammed Shami. Shami’s balls have the edge that could prove to be the deadliest in England’s circumstances. Had Shami been there, England could have been put on the backfoot by taking the initial wicket.
The way there were clouds throughout the day in England, who would have been able to perform better than Bhuvneshwar Kumar in such a situation. If Shami was Inzard, then in the current Indian pace attack setup, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was made in the squad. In IPL 2025, he played an important role in making RCB champions.
The Leeds Test made it clear how much the importance of experience and balance is in any Test match.
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Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more