Ahead of the crucial second Test against England at Edgbaston, India grapple with key selection dilemmas. Jasprit Bumrah's potential inclusion remains uncertain, while captain Shubman Gill hints at strategic changes following their Leeds defeat. The team is considering bolstering their spin attack, possibly including Washington Sundar or Kuldeep Yadav alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
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