July 9, 2025
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Rishabh Pant Hints at India’s Strategy for Third Test Against England

  • July 9, 2025
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Rishabh Pant Hints at India’s Strategy for Third Test Against England

Indian cricket team vice-captain Rishabh Pant has provided a significant clue regarding India’s team strategy for the upcoming third Test against England at Lord’s. In the previous matches, India opted for a single spinner, Ravindra Jadeja, in the first Test, and later included Washington Sundar for the second match. A notable change was made at Edgbaston with Nitish Kumar Reddy replacing Shardul Thakur. As the team prepares for the Test at Lord’s, there is speculation about further adjustments, including the potential return of Jasprit Bumrah.

Pant, while not disclosing specific details about the lineup, indicated that the team is considering a combination of three pacers and one or two spinners. “Options are still open, discussions still going on. Sometimes wicket changes colour in two days. We will take the call. Whether it will be 3+1 or 3+2,” Pant stated during a pre-match press conference.

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is currently tied at 1-1 as both teams head into this crucial match at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. England’s captain, Ben Stokes, expressed his team’s determination to challenge India in the five-day Test starting on July 10. Stokes acknowledged the high caliber of both teams and anticipated a series characterized by fluctuating fortunes.

“This was always going to be a series where moments ebb and flow,” Stokes remarked, emphasizing the competitive nature of the encounters. He noted that both teams have experienced victories and setbacks, highlighting the respect they hold for each other. “We came out on top at Headingley, and they came out on top in the last game. When you have two good sides going at it against each other, you are going to see that. I don’t think we feel like we have the edge over anyone. We respect our opposition, whoever that may be. We’ll be coming out this week, trying to hit them hard and obviously trying to come away with a win,” Stokes added.

The anticipation builds as fans await to see how both teams will strategize and perform in this pivotal match.

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