Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticized India's team selection for the second Test against England, questioning the exclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Finch expressed surprise at benching Bumrah, considering him the world's best bowler. Shubman Gill cited workload management for Bumrah's absence and the desire for batting depth as reasons for not including Kuldeep.
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