India vs England cricket live updates
Outline
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Introduction
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Latest Match Update
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Squad & Selection News
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Toss & Pitch Report
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Day One Highlights
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Key Performers
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Weather & Outlook
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Expert Opinions
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Odds & Betting Tips
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Behind the Scenes
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Fan Reactions
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Historical Context
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Impact on Series
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Upcoming Fixtures
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Wrap‑up
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FAQs
1. Introduction
Welcome to your go‑to hub for India vs England Today News Updates. In today’s Second Test at Edgbaston, we bring you all critical updates: selection news, toss result, live scores, pitch conditions and expert insights—written in clear British English for readers of all ages.
2. Latest Match Update 🏏
At 11 am BST on 2 July 2025, England’s captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to field first in overcast conditions at Edgbaston telegraph.co.uk+15reuters.com+15espncricinfo.com+15telegraph.co.uk+15talksport.com+15thetimes.co.uk+15talksport.com. India’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah and introduce Washington Sundar, Akash Deep and Nitish Kumar Reddy signals a strategic shift en.wikipedia.org+2reuters.com+2theguardian.com+2.
3. Squad & Selection News
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India: Captain Shubman Gill confirmed Bumrah will sit out this Test but return at Lord’s. He emphasised adding batting depth over spin reuters.com.
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England: Maintained the same XI that achieved a historic chase in Leeds; Jofra Archer remains on the bench thetimes.co.uk+15reuters.com+15talksport.com+15.
4. Toss & Pitch Report
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Toss: England to field.
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Pitch: Overheads are cloudy, hinting at early seam movement. Short boundaries and a lively Edgbaston wicket promise high-scoring contests later in the Test espncricinfo.com+15theguardian.com+15talksport.com+15cricbuzz.com+2telegraph.co.uk+2thetimes.co.uk+2.
5. Day One Highlights
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Early breakthroughs: Chris Woakes dismissed KL Rahul; Brydon Carse struck, removing Karun Nair indiatoday.in+8thetimes.co.uk+8theguardian.com+8.
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Jaiswal’s counter: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 62* off 59 balls, adding depth to India’s response talksport.com+15thetimes.co.uk+15theguardian.com+15.
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Score at lunch: India ended at 98–2, with pivotal performances from England’s new-ball attack skysports.com+10theguardian.com+10reuters.com+10.
6. Key Performers
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Chris Woakes: Early wicket and disciplined lines.
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Brydon Carse: 92 mph pace unsettling Indian batting indiatvnews.com+4thetimes.co.uk+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: Crisp fifty anchoring India’s innings .
7. Weather & Outlook
Expect intermittent rain, especially early and late in the Test, which may interrupt play indiatimes.com. Edgbaston’s unpredictable weather could favour bowlers mid‑week.
8. Expert Opinions
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Mark Wood warned India against going 2–0 down, urging a rethink on Bumrah’s rest talksport.com+9espncricinfo.com+9indiatimes.com+9timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
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Steve Harmison noted Edgbaston’s dry, quick surface might challenge spinners espncricinfo.com+15espncricinfo.com+15talksport.com+15.
9. Odds & Betting Tips
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England are favourites at 4/6, India at 23/10, draw at 9/2 talksport.com.
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Tip: Bet on Ben Stokes as top first-innings bowler (5/1); caution against Harry Brook surpassing 31.5 runs hindustantimes.com+11talksport.com+11telegraph.co.uk+11.
10. Behind the Scenes
A glimpse of Joe Root in warm-up drills suggests focus—notably, his fielding is on the cusp of equalling Rahul Dravid’s 210 Test catches talksport.com.
11. Fan Reactions
Social media buzz centres on England’s “Bazball” approach and Jaiswal’s aggressive fifty. Fans praise the selection strategies, though some back India’s call to rest Bumrah.
12. Historical Context
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England’s chase of 371 at Headingley was the second-highest successful fourth-innings chase there, achieved despite five Indian centuries talksport.com+3theguardian.com+3thetimes.co.uk+3talksport.com+3talksport.com+3talksport.com+3.
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India have never won a Test at Edgbaston, a venue where England historically dominate espncricinfo.com+12espncricinfo.com+12zeenews.india.com+12.
13. Impact on Series
A win today would give England a commanding 2–0 lead, swinging momentum heavily in their favour. India, conversely, must rebound or risk a series collapse.
14. Upcoming Fixtures
The third Test begins at Lord’s on 10 July 2025. India expect Bumrah’s return. Series continues through to a fifth Test in late July.
15. Wrap‑up
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England won the toss, chose to bowl.
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India altered three players; key bowler rested.
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Day one: strong bowling, aggressive batting.
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Weather may intervene.
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Series poised at 1–0—position at Edgbaston will shape next moves.
Keep following this space for minute-by-minute updates, expert analysis, fan voices and everything cricket lovers crave.
FAQs
Q: Why is Jasprit Bumrah resting?
To manage a minor back issue and preserve his fitness for the Lord’s Test.
Q: Who made significant changes in the Indian squad?
India brought in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep; dropped Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur.
Q: How can I watch the match live?
In the UK via Sky Sports / Sky Go; internationally through talkSPORT (including YouTube stream) and through India’s Sony Sports and FanCode thetimes.co.uk+4reuters.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4espncricinfo.com+2indiatvnews.com+2indiatimes.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2talksport.com+2indiatimes.com+2espncricinfo.com.
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