England vs India: 3 Changes India should make in 2nd Test

India's close loss in Leeds revealed a few weaknesses, especially in the fielding and stability of the middle order. In the end, careless catching and patchy bowling proved expensive despite magnificent individual efforts, such as five hundreds from Indian batsmen and a five-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah.

In order to resolve these problems and bring balance back to their playing XI, India may try to make three significant changes before the second Test match at Edgbaston.

Here are the 3 changes India should make in 2nd Test:

1. Kuldeep Yadav to Strengthen the Spin Attack

In the first Test, Jasprit Bumrah was India's only bowling standout; everyone else found it difficult to exert pressure.  The England batsmen easily chased down 371, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, and Ravindra Jadeja were unable to match them. 

A much-needed spark could be provided by Kuldeep Yadav.  Except for Joe Root, most English batters are still susceptible to great spin, and his left-arm wrist spin presents a special challenge.  Edgbaston is anticipated to contribute in some way; therefore, Kuldeep's arrival might give the boost India needs in bowling.

2. Arshdeep Singh in Place of Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna's lack of insight and consistency prevented him from taking full advantage of Leeds' favorable circumstances. Now that Jasprit Bumrah's workload is being carefully controlled, India needs a more dependable pacer for Edgbaston, where bowlers could get more support as the game progresses.

Arshdeep Singh offers a new left-arm swing, accuracy, and angle that might cause problems for England's right-handed batters, while Bumrah's workload is being watched.  He appears to be prepared for Test cricket based on his strong domestic record and performance in white-ball cricket.

3. Nitish Kumar Reddy as a Replacement for Shardul Thakur

Concerns are raised by Shardul Thakur's lackluster performance with the bat and the ball. He only made one run and didn't take any wickets. India requires a more vibrant and powerful choice on a more responsive Edgbaston pitch.

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