Greg Chappell Calls for Bowling Variety in Indian Test Team

Australian cricket icon Greg Chappell has voiced his concerns about India's lack of variety in their bowling lineup during the first Test against England at Headingley. The absence of left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, both recommended by Chappell, has been pinpointed as a pivotal issue affecting India's performance.

India's inaugural Test match woes were compounded by a five-wicket defeat and a fielding display that saw eight missed opportunities. Yet, Chappell insists that the defeat was largely self-inflicted, highlighting incidents like the costly no-ball in the second innings that benefited England's Harry Brook.

Chappell criticized the uniformity of India's right-arm seamers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Shardul Thakur, urging the inclusion of contrasting bowlers such as Singh and Yadav. He argued that a balanced team is crucial for securing victories, underlining the need for selectors to make brave choices to reverse India's fortunes in the ongoing series.

(With inputs from agencies.)