What happened
India’s bowling plans are under review after a poor showing by the bowlers and repeated fitness concerns. The team may need at least one more seasoned fast bowler to help develop the next generation of quicks and to reduce dependence on a thin pace pool.
The current pace group has lacked consistency and has been affected by injuries and workload issues. England’s batting, especially against the Indian seamers at key moments, exposed these weaknesses.
Why the issue matters
The Indian team’s search for a balanced attack is not only a selection question. It is also a long-term workload-management and talent-development issue, because repeated injuries and uneven form can weaken an otherwise strong bowling unit.
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