Alyssa Healy, the captain of the Australian women's cricket team, lauded the outstanding performances of India's pace duo Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep in the second Test at Edgbaston. Healy praised Siraj's nonstop enthusiasm and aggression on a cricket podcast, calling him the driving force behind India's bowling attack. Akash Deep was also praised by her for stepping up with accuracy and impact despite being on the outside. The two quicks stepped up and played crucial roles in India's resounding triumph that brought the series level, as Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead, was given a break.

In Bumrah's absence, Siraj led the pace assault and took six wickets (6/70) in England's first innings. His aggressive demeanor and capacity to act at key times helped India gain a commanding 180-run lead in the first innings. In the second innings, Akash, on the other hand, was all over England with his amazing spell, taking six wickets to help India secure a stunning victory. With a total of 10 wickets for 187 runs, his bowling stats are now the best ever recorded by an Indian in an English Test match, breaking Chetan Sharma's mark from 1986.

Healy particularly commended Siraj, whom he described as the "barometer of India's bowling attack" due to the enthusiasm and vigor he brings to the game.

Akash Deep has a fantastic Test cricket resume, but he hasn't had many opportunities because he is generally the next player to be chosen when the team is at full strength. However, you (Haddin) are correct. Siraj truly stood up, in my opinion. Sometimes, he acts as the barometer for that bowling attack. He has a lot of energy. He has a passion. He rushes in, he charges in, and he attempts to make things happen. In this Test, it came off, but occasionally it doesn't. At the other end, Akash Deep is taking wickets and making it appear simple. Thus, go India. "Well done," Healy stated on the Willow Talk Podcast.

Jasprit Bumrah to make comeback at Lord's

In the meantime, Indian captain Shubman Gill has stated that Jasprit Bumrah will be back in the XI for the Lord's Test. Since the other two pacers performed well at Edgbaston, it is anticipated that he will take Prasidh Krishna's place. England will be under tremendous pressure to bounce back when they arrive at Lord's, as the victory in the second Test has swung the series' momentum in India's favor.

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