IND vs ENG 2021: “Shardul Thakur will be a better choice than Jasprit Bumrah”

Former England left arm rotator Monti Panesa Believes that India must consider playing generalists Shadu Thakur Ahead of speeders Jasprit Bumla In the first test against England.

Bumrah looked uneven in the final of the World Test Championship, which would be a huge concern for India. Monty Panesar believes that Bumrah’s main field goal percentage is too low and he needs to shoot more fully to succeed in English conditions.

In a video on the YouTube channel “Behind the Stump with Anuj”, Monty Panesar explains why people like Shardul Thakur are more effective than Bumrah in these situations.

“I think Jasprit Bumrah needs to raise the ball a bit higher and move more in the air. He plays a bit fast, which will beat the bat in most cases. I just don’t think “His natural length is to hit a stump top. His natural length is slightly shorter by one yard, and then he hits the ball quickly. So I think Shardul Thakur will be a better choice. He can also hit the ball,” Panesar thought.

Shardul Thakur bowling is suitable for English conditions: Monty Panesar

One of India’s recent major problems is to clean up the opposition’s tail. The same problem also appeared in the World Trade Center finals. People like Sam Curran caused trouble for tourists during their last visit in 2018.

However, Monty Panesar believes that India can use Shardul Thakur at that stage. The 39-year-old believes that Thakur can produce real outside swings, and his inherently wider length will force the batsman to make fake shots.

“Shardul Thakur will be a good choice against the tail of England because he throws the ball upwards. He does bowling under natural conditions in England. In England, it’s about hitting the top of the stump,” Monty Panesar concluded.

Only time will tell whether India will support their combination in the World Trade Center finals, or whether they will give Shardul Thakur a chance.