Broad Sounds Alarm: Potent Indian Attack Threatens England at Lord's Test

Monday - 07/07/2025 03:16

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 level at 1-1. As the teams prepare for the third Test at Lord's, former England bowler Stuart Broad has issued a stark warning to the home side regarding the threat posed by India's 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.

Broad, speaking on Sky Sports, emphasized the potential danger the Indian bowlers present at Lord's. "This Indian bowling attack would worry me if I was in that England batting lineup," he stated. He highlighted the slope at Lord's and the potency of the Indian seamers. "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.”

Gill's youthful Indian team appears confident after their first Test win at Edgbaston. Shubman Gill led the team with 430 runs, and Akash Deep took 10 wickets.

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With Jasprit Bumrah expected to return for the third Test, the Indian bowling attack will be further strengthened. 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.

Kumar Sangakkara echoed this sentiment, suggesting that "[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, are considering changes to their pace attack. Broad noted Chris Woakes's struggles, despite his strong record at Lord's. 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 revitalized Indian pace attack is putting England on alert.