India chose Washington Sundar over Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, prioritising batting depth. Shubman Gill cited the desire to strengthen the lower order, influenced by past batting performances and the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Jasprit Bumrah was also rested due to workload management, with an eye on the third Test at Lord's.
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