India vs. England 2025: Broad Warns England of "Lethal" Bumrah and Resurgent Indian Pace Attack Ahead of Lord's Test

Monday - 07/07/2025 03:14

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.

Following India's decisive 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, the five-Test series is now leveled at 1-1, setting the stage for a highly anticipated third Test at Lord's starting on July 10. Discussions are rife regarding team compositions and the challenge posed by what Stuart Broad has ominously termed a “dangerous” Indian bowling unit.

Ben Stokes in discussion with Jamie Smith during the Birmingham Test.

England captain Ben Stokes in talks with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith in Birmingham.

“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 landmark 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’s youthful Indian team, buoyed by their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, appears settled and confident. Gill led from the front with a match tally of 430 runs (269 and 161), while Akash Deep stepped up in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, claiming a stunning 10-wicket haul.

With Bumrah poised to return, former England captain Mark Butcher speculated that India is unlikely to make significant changes. “Bumrah will come back, and the rest will stay the same,” Butcher commented.

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara concurred, stating, “[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, are focused on revitalizing their underperforming pace attack. “[Chris] Woakes hasn’t had great success and was unlucky, but his Lord’s record is outstanding,” Broad observed. He also cautioned against hastily introducing Jofra Archer or Gus Atkinson without adequate match fitness.

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

As the third Test approaches, it is India’s revitalized pace battery, not just their record-breaking captain, that has England on high alert.