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Not Akash Deep; Who Will India Drop Upon Bumrah's Return For Lord's Test Vs England?

Debashis Sarangi

Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah [Source: AP]Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah [Source: AP]

Experienced speedster Akash Deep had a dream outing in the second Test against England. Akash Deep, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah for the Edgbaston encounter, has already bagged eight wickets, testing the Englishmen with his seam movement and accuracy. 

Why Could India Retain Akash Deep For 3rd Test vs England?

Considering Jasprit Bumrah will most likely make a comeback for the Lord's Test, India could drop one of their existing pacers to make room for the seasoned campaigner. 

However, Akash Deep has ensured that he won't be the one who will vacate a slot for Jasprit Bumrah due to the following reasons. 

Exceptional Spell To Counter Bazball

The fast bowler consistently challenged England's swashbuckling batters by generating significant seam movement on Edgbaston's relatively flat deck. 

After securing four crucial wickets in the first innings, Akash Deep went on to dismiss Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Harry Brook during England's run chase. 

His extraordinary outing not only earned him massive applause from all corners of the world but also ensured his place in India's playing XI for the Lord's Test. 

Akash Deep's Quick Adaption To English Conditions

It's worth mentioning that the fast bowler himself was uncertain whether the team management would retain him for the third Test. However, he has been absolutely magnificent in his comeback game at Edgbaston, showcasing his bowling prowess on his maiden outing in England. 

He quickly adapted to the conditions, adjusting his line and length perfectly. India will need an in-form bowler to assist Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to dominate England at the Home of Cricket. 

Who Will Sit Out If Bumrah Makes Comeback For Lord's Test? 

Thus, despite replacing Bumrah in the second Test, Akash Deep won't likely be benched for the subsequent clash. In such a scenario, India could consider dropping Prasidh Krishna, who has been the least impressive among the visiting pacers at Edgbaston. 

Hailed for his extra pace and ability to hit the deck hard, Krishna has been a pale shadow of himself in the second Test. The fast bowler has gone wicketless despite bowling 22 overs as of writing. He has conceded runs at an economy of 4.18, signifying his inability to control the flow of runs. 

Thus, if Akash Deep retains his place and Bumrah makes a comeback, Prasidh will sit out of the Lord's Test. Having said that, the decision regarding the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh could be taken only after analysing the pitch and playing conditions at Lord's.