I Am All For Five Bowlers Theory

Former India bowling coach Arun feels visitors should go in with five bowlers as it would help them take 20 wickets during the Test series against England that begins Friday

- GOMESH S @Chennai

AS the Indian team arrived in Leeds on Tuesday ahead of the first Test against England that begins on June 20, one of the biggest talking points has been the visitors' bowling attack.

Led by Jasprit Bumrah, they do have the experience, especially in Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja, but India will be tested, especially the team management as they try and figure what would be the best way to go forward.

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun feels that they should play five bowlers because it will allow them to give Bumrah a breather and also take 20 wickets. He also believes it is time for Siraj to put his hand up and take more responsibility.

In a conversation facilitated by Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster, Arun spoke to this daily about significance of Siraj, the x-factor Arshdeep Singh brings to the table, why Akash Deep could have a good series, who between Nitish Reddy and Shardul Thakur could play, conditions in England and more. Excerpts.

On managing Bumrah and Siraj's significance