Following their Headingley defeat, the Indian cricket team has commenced preparations for the second Test against England in Birmingham. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's presence, he refrained from on-field activities, while Prasidh Krishna was also absent from bowling drills. Coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in discussions with pacers, and players participated in net sessions.
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Iran-Israel war: Amidst rising tensions, concerns escalate over potential disruptions to global oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz. While a prolonged blockade remains unlikely, even brief closures could trigger significant price surges and economic instability. Iran's strategic position offers various retaliatory options, yet faces constraints including potential counterstrikes and disapproval from key allies like China.
Despite multiple dropped catches off his bowling in the Leeds Test, Jasprit Bumrah maintained a positive attitude, explaining that he plays cricket to enjoy himself. He took five wickets in England's first innings and displayed understanding towards the fielders, attributing the dropped chances to challenging weather conditions.
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Harshit Rana joins the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against England. The Delhi pacer arrived in Leeds with the team. He previously played in the unofficial Test against England Lions. Rana has represented India in multiple formats. The team had an intra-squad warm-up match against India A. Several players gained valuable practice before the series.
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