Key Points

Mohammed Azharuddin believes India's bowling attack outshines England's ahead of the Lord's Test. He emphasized Jasprit Bumrah's return as a key factor for India's dominance. India leveled the series 1-1 after a massive win at Edgbaston. Shubman Gill's stellar form adds to India's confidence going into the next match.

Key Points: Azharuddin Backs India's Bowling Attack Over England Ahead of Lord's Test

  • Azharuddin highlights India's bowling edge over England
  • Bumrah's return expected to boost India's attack
  • India levels series 1-1 after Edgbaston win
  • Shubman Gill leads run charts with 585 in two Tests
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Our bowling attack is currently superior to England's: Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin ahead of Lord's Test

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin praises India's bowling strength and Bumrah's return as they prepare for the crucial Lord's Test against England.

"Our bowling attack is currently superior to England's. – Mohammed Azharuddin"

Hyderabad, July 10

Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin praised the Indian team's performance in the second test against England in Birmingham.

Azharuddin also anticipated a positive impact from Jasprit Bumrah's return, highlighting the superior bowling attack of Indian team compared to England.

While speaking to ANI, Mohammed Azharuddin said, "They played well in Birmingham. With that confidence, the team must be well settled... When Bumrah comes in, it will be great for the team... Our bowling attack is currently superior to England's. I wish the team the very best and hope they come out as the winner."

India and England are all set to clash in the third Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, starting July 10.

India will be heading with renewed confidence in the third Test at the Home of Cricket, Lord's stadium, after a 336-run triumph at Edgbaston, levelling the series 1-1.

Team India delivered a phenomenal batting and bowling performance without Bumrah, with skipper Shubman Gill's masterclass knocks of 269 and 161, Mohammed Siraj walking away with a six-fer, and Akash Deep taking a ten-wicket haul at Birmingham.

Indian skipper Shubman Gill sits at the top of the run charts in the series with 585 runs in two Tests, four innings at an average of 146.25 and an attacking strike rate of over 73, with three centuries and a marathon 269 (387 balls) at Edgbaston as his best score.

England seamer Josh Tongue has claimed the most wickets in two tests. In four innings, he has grabbed 11 wickets at an average of 33.63.

Joe Root needs 45 runs to become the first batter to score 3000 against India in Test cricket. Gill needs just 18 more runs to pass Rahul Dravid's haul of 602 in 2002, to smash the most by an Indian batter in England.

At Lord's, India and England have faced off 19 times. England won 12 of those encounters, while India managed just three victories.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an England fan living in Mumbai, I must say India's bowling has improved tremendously. But let's not underestimate Tongue's 11 wickets. Test cricket is about patience - the Lord's pitch will be the real test for both teams!
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Ananya R
Shubman Gill is making us proud! 😍 But history at Lord's isn't in our favor - only 3 wins in 19 matches. Hope this young team changes that record. Bumrah's return will be crucial for taking early wickets.
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Vikram M
While I agree with Azharuddin, we shouldn't get overconfident. Remember how we collapsed at Lord's last time? Our middle order needs to support Gill consistently. And please, no more batting collapses in the 2nd innings!
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Kavya N
The real test will be how our bowlers perform in English conditions when the ball starts swinging. Siraj was brilliant but can he repeat it at Lord's? Also, fingers crossed for Gill to break Dravid's record 🤞
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Michael C
Interesting perspective from Azharuddin. As a neutral observer, I think India's batting looks stronger but England's home advantage can't be ignored. That Lord's slope is tricky for visiting teams!
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