India face a tough decision on playing Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Edgbaston Test against England, balancing his workload concerns with the need to level the series after a five-wicket loss at Headingley. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate indicated a late call on Bumrah's inclusion. It was re-emphasised by captain Shubman Gill.
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