India, July 8 -- Former England skipper Nasser Hussain might be impressed with how the Indian team managed in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah at Edgbaston, and now the star pacer will be back in action fresh for the Lord's Test. It has been pre-decided by the selectors and team management that Bumrah, who claimed a fifer in Leeds, will play only three Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir decided to give him rest for the Edgbaston clash despite a 7-day gap between the first two matches.

The move to rest Bumrah drew heavy criticism from both fans and pundits on Day 1, with many questioning the timing. However, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep rose to the occasion brilliantly, stepping up in the pace spearhead'...