India contemplate a two-spinner strategy for the crucial second Test against England, with Washington Sundar's all-round abilities potentially securing his place. Jasprit Bumrah's participation remains uncertain due to workload management, while young Nitish Kumar Reddy is nearing his debut. England, buoyed by their Leeds victory, have named an unchanged XI for the Edgbaston encounter.
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