IND Vs ENG Test Series, July 19 Dispatch: Chappell Wants Bumrah Obsession To End; Atherton's 'Bold' Advice To India

India are currently trailing England 1-2 in the five-match Test series after three matches. Now the focus is shifted to the fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match at Old Trafford in Manchester, which starts on 23rd July.

Let's take a look at what happened on 19 July, which is related to India's tour of England 2025.

Bumrah Obsession Should End, Says Chappell

India have lost both Tests featuring Jasprit Bumrah, while their win rate drops to just over 40 per cent with him in the lineup, compared to 70 per cent without him.

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell has called for India to shift its focus away from Bumrah, stating that cricket is a team sport. In his ESPNcricinfo column, he emphasised that success depends on collective performance rather than individual brilliance.

Chappell highlighted that the upcoming Test in Manchester will be crucial for captain Shubman Gill. He advised Gill to set a standard for the team, demanding accountability and clarity from every player. “If Gill wants to be a great Test captain, this is his moment to assert his leadership”, he said.

Gill Faced Personal Attacks, Says Manjrekar

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, part of the broadcasting team, claimed that Indian captain Shubman Gill faced 'personal attacks' when he batted in India's second innings at Lord's. He observed that Gill looked tentative and struggled to handle the pressure.

"He seemed uncertain. With the stump mic, we could hear some personal attacks directed at him. This could be a new experience for Shubman, as Indian players usually receive a friendlier reception from foreign teams," he said.

Gill came to the Lord's with nearly 600 runs, including two centuries and a record-breaking 269. However, the conditions were more demanding, as he faced a hard, new ball compared to the old ones he had encountered in Leeds and Birmingham.

Jadeja-Taylor 2014 Tweets Resurface

In April 2014, Ravindra Jadeja gained attention for a viral late-night chat with former England women’s wicketkeeper, Sarah Taylor, during the T20 World Cup.

On April 7, Jadeja sent a private message to Taylor, but since he wasn’t following her, it became public. Taylor responded with multiple tweets over the next 90 minutes, tagging Jadeja in almost a dozen posts. Notable messages included, “Tomorrow night. U?” and “10 am pool?”

The Twitter exchange quickly went viral, sparking speculation among fans. Despite the unclear nature of their conversation, it became a memorable moment off the field for Jadeja. Now, the old tweets have resurfaced after his iconic batting performance at the Lord's.

Atherton's 'Bold' Advice To India

Former England captain Michael Atherton has shared bold advice for the India National Cricket Team ahead of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in 2025. He suggested that Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill should field a spin-heavy lineup at Old Trafford, moving away from pace bowlers.

Atherton highlighted the flat pitch in Manchester as an opportunity for wrist spin, making Kuldeep Yadav a key player. He recommended that India field two frontline pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, along with three spinners: Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav.