Drs, 28 June: Bumrah skips Bowling Practice and RR-CSK’s Samson Trade

Jasprit Bumrah didn’t practice in the nets in Birmingham and a call regarding his participation will be taken on July 1. Mohammed Siraj has been criticised for not using his mind while bowling. India’s slip cordon has been the best in Test cricket for the last two years. We shouldn’t, Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach, says an ex-cricketer. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) might be involved in a trade before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. And fresh Asia Cup 2025 news is here.

Gill-Gambhir-Agarkar to call on Bumrah

Team India have started their preparations for the second Test in Birmingham. And Jasprit Bumrah didn’t bowl in the nets. It’s also come to light that captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will take a call on Bumrah’s participation on the eve of the Test.

RR to trade Sanju Samson to CSK?

Rumours have it that RR will trade their captain Sanju Samson to CSK in exchange for Shivan Dube and Ravichandran Ashwin. In the last few days, a lot of chatter has been going around, and Samson’s agent even liked an image claiming the trade is happening.

BCCI yet to take call of Asia Cup

The Asia Cup 2025 is likely to be played from September 12 to 28 in the UAE. However, the issue is that BCCI hasn’t confirmed its participation yet. A board official told InsideSport that they are seeking permission from the government for India to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup amid tension between the two nations.

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India slip fielding team in the world

India’s fielding has come under a lot of scrutiny after they dropped 8 catches in the India vs England 1st Test. However, it turns out that India has the best slip and gully catching efficiency among all the nine Test-playing nations. Their cordon takes 80.60% of catches and the next best, New Zealand, is at 78.50.

Don’t judge Gambhir as India coach yet

In an exclusive conversation with InsideSport, former English spinner Monty Panesar stated that people shouldn’t judge Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach yet. He thinks since the Test team is in transition with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ashwin retiring, he should be given a 12-18 month rope before reviewing his performance.

Advice to Siraj: Bowl with brain, not body

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticised Mohammed Siraj. Seen as India’s second pacer, in the last 12 innings, Siraj has taken 22 wickets. Fascinatingly, all have been in pace-friendly conditions, Australia and England. People claim Siraj gives his all with the body and Kaif counters that by saying that he should try using his brain while bowling.