3 key changes India should consider for the 2nd Test against England
India lost the first Test of the five-match series against England by five wickets.
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1. Washington Sundar comes in for Ravindra Jadeja
The veteran all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, had an underwhelming outing at Headingley, going wicketless in the first innings and managing just 1/104 in the second. Despite getting some turn late on Day 5, India's senior most member failed to make a significant impact with the ball, nor could he capitalise with the bat, aggregating just 36 runs (11 and 25*) across the match.
With the surface for the second Test expected to be more batting-friendly, spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar could be a valuable addition. A solid off-spinner and a handy batter, Sundar could be a good option to be included ahead of Ravindra Jadeja. In his brief Test career, he has a batting average of over 42 and has already picked 25 wickets in just nine matches, including a best of 7/59. In the opening Test, India's lower-order failed miserably in both innings, losing the last seven wickets for 71 runs in the first and six wickets for 30 runs in the second innings. Sundar might fit in well and give that batting push in the lower-order, which Jadeja couldn't.