India vs England 2025: Stuart Broad Sounds Alarm for England's Batting Lineup Ahead of Lord's Test

Monday - 07/07/2025 03:09

India secured a massive win against England, leveling the series 1-1. The third Test shifts to Lord's. Stuart Broad highlights India's potent bowling attack, especially with Jasprit Bumrah's return. Shubman Gill's team is confident after their Edgbaston triumph. England focuses on strengthening their pace options. All eyes are on how England will counter India's revitalized pace attack.

Ben Stokes in conversation during a break in play

England captain Ben Stokes in talks with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith in Birmingham. (Getty Images)

Following India's resounding 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, the five-Test series is now level at 1-1. As the teams prepare for the third Test at Lord's, starting on July 10th, discussions are focused on team compositions and the challenge posed by India's "dangerous" bowling attack, as described by Stuart Broad.

"This Indian bowling attack would worry me if I was in that England batting lineup," Broad stated during a Sky Sports panel discussion after India’s significant win. "The ball just nips down that slope at Lord’s. Akash Deep brings the stumps into play, and if it swings, Bumrah will be lethal with the late movement.”

Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir shut critics with thumping win over England

Shubman Gill's youthful Indian team, buoyed by their first Test win at Edgbaston, appears settled and confident. Gill led the charge with a total of 430 runs in the match (269 and 161), while Akash Deep impressively took 10 wickets, stepping in for Jasprit Bumrah.

Poll

Will India's bowling attack be more effective with Bumrah back in the lineup?

Yes, definitelyNo, they are fine as is

With Bumrah expected to return, former England captain Mark Butcher anticipates minimal changes to the Indian lineup. "Bumrah will come back, and the rest will stay the same," Butcher predicted.

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara concurred, adding, "[Mohammed] Siraj and Akash Deep will play. Prasidh Krishna might make way for Bumrah. And they’ll probably retain Washington Sundar at No. 8 for the balance he offers.”

England, on the other hand, is considering changes to their struggling pace attack. "[Chris] Woakes hasn’t had great success and was unlucky, but his Lord’s record is outstanding," Broad remarked. He also advised against rushing Jofra Archer or Gus Atkinson into the team without sufficient match fitness.

"England play well at Lord’s," Broad acknowledged, "but this Indian attack — especially with Bumrah back — could pose a serious threat."

As the third Test approaches, England is on high alert, primarily due to India's rejuvenated pace attack.