Bumrah’s return for the third Test at Lord’s on July 10 now carries even more weight. Should India falter in the second Test, the series could spiral out of control. Should they triumph, the pressure to perform at Lord’s will mount exponentially.

India is resting fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah amid three lineup changes against England in its bid to level the test series in Birmingham.

(Reuters) -England won the toss and opted to bowl in the second test against India at Edgbaston on Wednesday, with the tourists making three changes and resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as they manage his back for the series.