India's Bowling Attack a "Serious Threat" to England at Lord's, Warns Stuart Broad

Monday - 07/07/2025 03:04

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 resounding 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, the five-Test series is now leveled at 1-1. As anticipation builds for the third Test at Lord’s, beginning July 10, discussions are centered on team compositions and the challenge posed by India’s formidable bowling attack.

Ben Stokes in conversation with Jamie Smith during a break in play

England captain Ben Stokes in talks with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith in Birmingham. (Getty Images)

Former England bowler Stuart Broad has issued a stern warning to the England batting lineup, emphasizing the "dangerous" nature of the Indian attack, particularly at Lord's.

"This Indian bowling attack would worry me if I was in that England batting lineup," Broad stated on Sky Sports. "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.”

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Shubman Gill’s youthful Indian team, buoyed by their historic Edgbaston victory, appears settled and confident. Gill's impressive match performance, scoring 430 runs (269 and 161), and Akash Deep's remarkable 10-wicket haul in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence have further solidified the team’s morale.

With Bumrah's return imminent, former England captain Mark Butcher anticipates minimal changes to the Indian lineup. “Bumrah will come back, and the rest will stay the same,” Butcher predicted.

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara echoed this sentiment, adding, “[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, is focused on revitalizing its pace attack. Broad commented on Chris Woakes, saying, “[Chris] Woakes hasn’t had great success and was unlucky, but his Lord’s record is outstanding.” He also cautioned against rushing Jofra Archer or Gus Atkinson into the team without adequate match fitness.

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

As the third Test approaches, the spotlight is on India's revitalized pace battery, presenting a significant challenge for England.