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

He also added that Jasprit Bumrah‘s return will have a positive impact from Jasprit Bumrah return, highlighting the superior bowling attack of the Indian team compared to England.

“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,” said Azharrudin.

India secured a dominant victory in the second test to level the series 1-1. Without Jasprit Bumrah in the Xl, it was Mohammed Siraj who picked a clinical six-wicket haul while Akash Deep stunned the hosts with a ten-wicket haul, showcasing precision, pace and Maturity beyond his experience.

The return of Bumrah will provide an boost to lethal Indian pace battery. He has bowled nearly 44 overs in the first test, including a five-wicket haul and is expected to play a central role at Lord’s – an iconic where India has recent success, including wins in2014 and 2021.

The Indian test captain Shubman Gill has amassed 585 runs in four innings at an average of 146.25 with three centuries, and will be carrying a strong momentum while heading into third test of the Tendulkar-Anderson series.

His epic 269 and 161 knock at Edgbaston had laid foundation for India’s historic victory. England still have advantage have won 12 out of 19 matches against India, but with confidence surging and Bumrah’s return bolstering the squad, India will have a chances to take a 2-1 lead in what has become a gripping five match contest.

Meanwhile England has made changes in the Playing 11 which marks the return of Jofra Archer after four years. The third test will be played on July 10 and 14 at Lord’s, London.