India vs England 2nd Test: Pressure, Predictions & Psychological Play at Edgbaston
With the series at 1–0, all eyes turn to Birmingham as India looks to bounce back, and England aims to tighten its grip. India and England gear up for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston. From team changes and weather forecasts to mind games and momentum, here’s everything you need to know. After a thrilling first Test at Headingley, where England chased down 371 in classic Bazball fashion, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy now moves to Edgbaston, Birmingham, for the second Test starting July 2 . With England leading the five-match series 1–0, India faces a must-win scenario to avoid slipping into a deeper hole. But the build-up to this Test has been anything but quiet. 🧠Mind Games & Momentum England’s captain Ben Stokes has already stirred the pot by brushing off concerns about Jasprit Bumrah’s availability , saying, “That’s India’s problem.” It’s a classic psychological jab—one that reflects England’s confidence and India’s uncertainty. Meanwhile, India’s new captain, Shubman Gill, h...