England vs India 2018: 4 changes which are vital to change India's fortune in the 3rd Test 

England v India: Specsavers 2nd Test - Day Four
India needs to win the third Test to keep the series alive

#1 Bumrah/Umesh in for Kuldeep

1st Sunfoil Test: South Africa v India, Day Four
If Bumrah is fit for the third Test, his addition will spice up the bowling attack

In the Lord’s test, the mystery quotient of Kuldeep’s bowling was no match to the mystery surrounding his inclusion in the eleven. When every fast bowler was smacking his lips looking at the conducive environment in Lord’s, Kohli felt otherwise. As history has it, the move backfired.

Bumrah, who pocketed 14 wickets and made heads turn in the South Africa series, would be raring to prove his mettle once again in these bowler-friendly conditions. His sharp pace, tricky angle and the nip he purchases from pitch, can give headaches to the English batters.

If fitness rules him out, Umesh Yadav should be given the nod, as his genuine outswingers would add an additional weapon to the Indian pace armory.

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