ENG vs IND: Michael Atherton picks the bowling attack of England for the Lord’s Test against India

As a series of testing 5 installation matches between England and India Go to its mid -point, all eyes are placed on the famous cricket ground in London, which will host the third test. With the level of the series at 1-1, the next Clash is a high-risk drama.

England started this series elegantly, chasing a goal of Mammoth 371, which is run by winning the opening test. However, India wore a wonderful way, the history of text programming with the victory of its pre -marriage test in Edgbaston under the leadership of Captain Young Chopman generation.

Bowling in England under check after Edgbaston defeat

Despite the household feature, the Poling Unit in England failed to present a quiet surface in Edgbaston, where the Indians love Mohamed Siraj And the appearance Akash is deep It flourished with swing and accuracy. In a blatant contradiction, England’s article was largely ineffective, which prompted questions about the selection of the team and fitness.

Former England leader Michael Atheon He weighs now, called for changes in the pace section. Atheon emphasized the need to renew the seam attack instead of reforming the entire team after only one loss.

Michael Atheon chooses a bowling attack in England to test Lord

Atherton specifically called for updating the seam attack, indicating that the multiplication unit should be kept as it is, but the Poling section needs to be injected of speed and energy. To achieve this, he recommended to bring Jofra Artcher and Jose Atkinson instead of Josh Lisan and Prideon CarsWho failed to make a significant effect on the second test.

“Obviously, the speed attack needs to be recovered. The panic changes are rarely the way to consume. [Jofra] Artcher and [Gus] Atkinson for Josh Lisan and Bredon Kars, “ Atheon wrote in his column The Times.

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Atheon, however, admitted the risks involved in the proposed changes. He pointed out that Artcher’s fitness is unconfirmed, given that he played only one first -class match in the past four years. Atkinson, too, has not appeared since the knee strings against Zimbabwe six weeks ago, although it has a great record in Lord’s. Atherton noted that if both bowls are included, the third imagination should be able to deal with long talismans. Asked if it was Chris WoxDespite his strong record of Lord’s, it is the correct choice due to its bad shape in the current series and the age of progress. He also expressed doubts about Sam CookA possible alternative to Woakes, citing a scary performance in its only appearance in the test.

“His willingness (Archer) for the five -day match after only one first -class match in four years is completely unknown, however he will definitely play. Gus Atkinson has a tremendous record in Lord, with the ball and the light -sighted to strike long seizures. Atherton added.

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