Madan Lal backs India's bowling attack ahead of England Test series

ANI June 15, 2025 276 views

Madan Lal believes India's strong bowling attack gives them an edge in the upcoming England Test series. He stresses the importance of collective performance, not just relying on Jasprit Bumrah. Lal also highlights the need for India's batsmen to deliver in challenging English conditions. The five-match series starts June 20, with matches across key venues like Lord's and Edgbaston.

"We have the best bowling attack. If you have a good bowling attack, then you can win Test matches." – Madan Lal
New Delhi June 15: As team India gears up for their highly anticipated Test series in England starting June 20, former cricketer Madan Lal has expressed confidence in the team's chances, highlighting the strength of India's bowling unit.

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Madan Lal confident in India's bowling unit for England Tests

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Stresses team contribution over individual brilliance

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Highlights Jasprit Bumrah as key but urges others to step up

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Emphasizes batting depth for success in swinging conditions

Speaking about the upcoming challenge, Lal said, "We will see what happens when the Test series starts from June 20, but India can perform well because we have the best bowling attack. If you have a good bowling attack, then you can win Test matches."

India, who have often struggled with consistency in overseas conditions, especially in England, will need to fire on all fronts. Madan Lal emphasised that relying on individual brilliance alone won't be enough to win a series of this magnitude. "You cannot win such a big series on the basis of one player. Other players will also have to contribute," he said.

He acknowledged Jasprit Bumrah's importance in the squad, calling him the best in the business.

"Bumrah is an important player, he is the number one bowler, but other players will also have to take wickets," he noted.

While the bowlers are expected to play a critical role, Lal also stressed the need for India's batting unit to step up.

"If our batsmen score runs in this series, then we will win," Lal asserted.

With the series opener just days away, all eyes will be on how the Indian team balances both its pace attack and batting depth in swinging English conditions.

The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester).

India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

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Rahul K.
Madan Lal is absolutely right about our bowling strength! Bumrah-Siraj combo can destroy any batting lineup. But I'm worried about our batting - England's swinging conditions have been our nemesis for years. Hope Gill and Jaiswal step up this time! 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
Why is everyone forgetting about our spinners? Jadeja and Kuldeep can be match-winners even in England if the pitches dry out later in the series. Remember 2021 at The Oval? 🤔 Our team has better balance now compared to previous tours.
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Amit S.
While I respect Madan Lal's opinion, I think he's being too optimistic. Our batting collapses in England are legendary 😅 We need at least two batsmen to consistently score big. Bowling can take 20 wickets but we need runs on board first!
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Sneha R.
Excited to see our young brigade - Jaiswal, Gill, Pant leading the charge! This is the most balanced Indian team visiting England in years. Just hope the weather gods cooperate 🤞 #BleedBlue
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Vikram J.
The real test will be our middle order against Anderson and Broad's swing. Our openers need to see off the new ball. Remember Dravid-Laxman's heroics in 2002? We need that kind of patience and technique now. Test cricket is about temperament!
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Neha P.
I'm just praying Bumrah stays fit throughout the series! He's our X-factor. Also, why no mention of Shardul Thakur? His all-round abilities could be crucial in English conditions. #TeamIndia

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