India, July 2 -- The Indian team management made as many as three changes in the playing XI for the second Test match against England, to level the score in Birmingham, having lost the series opener by five wickets in Leeds last month.

On Tuesday, India captain Shubman Gill revealed in the pre-match presser that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was available to be selected for the second test. But despite requests from most experts, including former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who warned that it might cost the visitors, the present management decided to rest the 31-year-old to manage his workload and keep him fit and well-rested for the third game at Lord's.

"Just to manage his workload. We did get a good break and this is an important mat...