With India keen on managing Bumrah\u2019s workload across the five-match series, Pathan believes Akash Deep\u2019s style could prove effective in English conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf Bumrah is not there, then who should come into the side in his place? Akash Deep, from what's been seen in the nets, seems to be getting into his rhythm. I feel that he is the Shami mould type of bowler,\u201d Pathan said on his YouTube channel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s bowlers, barring Bumrah, struggled in the first Test at Headingley, where England chased down 371 to win by five wickets despite twin centuries from Rishabh Pant and first-innings hundreds from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pathan further highlighted why Akash Deep could make a difference, pointing to his focus on seam and swing rather than hitting the deck like Mohammed Siraj or Prasidh Krishna.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis straight seam deliveries can trouble the England batters, especially when it comes to late movement. If you are going aggressive, this could be a problem. We will come to Arshdeep, but I think if Bumrah is not playing, then it should be Akash Deep who should come in his place,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, India\u2019s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate echoed the management\u2019s confidence that the team can hold their own even if Bumrah is rested.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis straight seam deliveries can trouble the England batters, especially when it comes to late movement. If you are going aggressive, this could be a problem. We will come to Arshdeep, but I think if Bumrah is not playing, then it should be Akash Deep who should come in his place,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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