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Talk in the Indian camp will be to get one of these two out early - Zaheer Khan on the significance of Ben Stokes-Jonny Bairstow partnership

Ben Stokes (left) and Jonny Bairstow. Pic: Getty Images Former pacer Zaheer Khan reckons that although the visitors are on top in Birmingham against , they won't take things lightly, knowing how dangerous Jonny Bairstow and can be. According to Zaheer, the discussion in the Indian camp would be to dislodge one of the two batters early. England will resume Day 3 of the fifth Test on Sunday (July 3) at 84 for five, with Bairstow unbeaten on 12 and Stokes yet to open his account. The duo demonstrated great form with the willow in the recent series against New Zealand. While Bairstow scored 394 runs at an average of 78.80, the new England captain contributed 194 runs at an average of 48.50. Previewing Day 3 of the India versus England Test in Birmingham, Zaheer told : “For England, a lot will now depend on Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow. At least one of these two batters will have to come up with a big knock. If they don’t, India will strengthen their position in the game even further. The talk in the Indian camp will be to get one of these two out early. That will open up one end for them.” England find themselves in a similar position to India, who had lost five wickets for 98 runs in their first innings. However, Zaheer backed the visitors to do a better job with the ball than their counterparts. He explained: “The difference between the two teams is that India are playing with five bowlers. England have four bowlers and Stokes in a supporting act. India have four proper pacers, of which Shardul Thakur can bat a bit as well. Ravindra Jadeja can come into the game if there is help from the surface. Even if he doesn’t get assistance, he can hold one end up.” That's Stumps on Day 2 of the Edgbaston Test!

put on a fantastic show with the ball, scalping 5 England wickets, after posting 416 on the board.

We will be back for Day 3 action tomorrow.

Scorecard That's Stumps on Day 2 of the Edgbaston Test! put on a fantastic show with the ball, scalping 5 England wickets, after posting 416 on the board. We will be back for Day 3 action tomorrow. Scorecard Interim skipper Jasprit Bumrah was the standout pacer for India on Day 2, claiming three for 35 from 11 overs. Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj chipped in with one scalp each.

In team sport you need to back each other - Zaheer Khan on Bumrah cheering for Kohli after dropped catch

While India dominated Day 2, captain Bumrah had a memorable day with both the bat and ball. Before his three-wicket burst, he clobbered 31* off 16 with the willow to push India’s first-innings total past the 400-run mark. He was composed on the field as well and even cheered for Virat Kohli after he dropped a catch of Jack Leach at slips. Reacting to Bumrah’s gesture towards his former skipper, Zaheer opined: “In team sport, you need to back each other. You don’t do that just through talks but through actions as well. We saw a glimpse of that with Bumrah. If you have such a culture in the team, it’s a positive and healthy sign of camaraderie.” Boom Boom owns Day 2

After smashing Broad for the most expensive over in Tests with 35 runs, Bumrah dismissed ENG's Top 3 batters too

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LIVEonSonySportsNetwork Boom Boom owns Day 2 After smashing Broad for the most expensive over in Tests with 35 runs, Bumrah dismissed ENG's Top 3 batters too Tune in to Sony Six (ENG), Sony Ten 3 (HIN) & Sony Ten 4 (TAM/TEL) - ()LIVEonSonySportsNetwork England will resume Day 3 of the Birmingham Test, trailing India by 332 runs. The visitors are 2-1 up in the series, having won at Lord’s and The Oval last year. Also Read: Check here for the of the T20 World Cup final 2022 Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found