After the series-levelling 336-run win at Edgbaston, India skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah would definitely play in the match at the Lord\u2019s. Aaron also feels an extra bowler or batter could come at the Lord\u2019s in place of seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who didn\u2019t have a memorable outing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJasprit Bumrah is definitely going to come in. Now, the only question is whether India will go with four fast bowlers or stick to three. Nitish Kumar Reddy is most likely to be rested. He is expected to make way for another player, as India could not fully utilise his skillset in the previous match.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI also felt he could have contributed a little more on the field. He is a quality player, no doubt, but he might have to wait a bit longer for a consistent run. With both the batting and bowling departments firing well, India have the flexibility to either bring in an extra batter or an extra bowler based on the conditions,\u201d said Aaron on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Bumrah all set to return at Lord\u2019s, Aaron thinks Mohammed Siraj would be the first change bowler, citing that Akash Deep can\u2019t be left out after picking his maiden ten-wicket haul in Tests at Edgbaston.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI feel Mohammed Siraj will definitely move to first change, coming in at No. 3 in the bowling line-up. He has that ability to zip the ball through, with a slightly older Dukes ball\u2014and in my opinion, the Dukes ball actually behaves better when used as a first-change option.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEspecially for someone like Siraj, who is getting some beautiful outswing at the moment. Just look at his seam position and how he is presenting the ball\u2014it is outstanding. The way he got the openers out in both innings, especially Zak Crawley, luring him into that drive outside the off-stump, speaks volumes about his control and skill.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs for Akash Deep, you simply cannot leave him out. He is currently among the top three bowlers in the world in terms of new-ball averages. Much like Jasprit Bumrah, he can bowl whenever and wherever you need him to,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aaron further believes England\u2019s batting department will find it difficult to deal with India\u2019s bowlers at the Lord\u2019s, especially after they put in a much-improved showing in the previous game. \u201cI don't think England\u2019s batters are going to be very comfortable heading into Lord\u2019s, especially after the way Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep bowled in the last Test.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs for Akash Deep, you simply cannot leave him out. He is currently among the top three bowlers in the world in terms of new-ball averages. Much like Jasprit Bumrah, he can bowl whenever and wherever you need him to,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEven Prasidh Krishna, in that final spell on Day 5 at Edgbaston\u2014especially at the start of the day\u2014really showed significant progress. He looked like a bowler who wants to hit his areas consistently, rather than just float the ball in. That intent makes a big difference,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n