Three negatives for India from 2nd unofficial Test match

India The team experienced an overall decent run against England Lions in two unofficial Test matches. Both of the matches resulted in draws. With multiple centuries, half-centuries, and some good bowling spells, players in India A playing combination mostly dealt with a pragmatic approach. But, as we know, every coin has two different sides. India A team performance contains some drawbacks also. 

Three negatives for India from the 2nd unofficial Test match:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Yashasvi Jaiswal, against England Lions, was unable to fulfill the expectations in both unofficial matches. After an impressive IPL campaign and the excellent numbers in the Whites the opener contains, naturally he has to carry high expectations. Jaiswal, 23, needs to perform as steadily as possible if he wants to be the next big thing in the cricket world in the next few years. 

• 2nd multi-day match: India A vs. Eng Lions: 17 and 5
• 1st multi-day match: India A vs. Eng Lions: 24 and 64

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Shardul Thakur: While all-rounders like Anshul Kamboj and Tanush Kotian were making runs and contributing with the ball by taking wickets, Shardul Thakur continued his below-par performance for two unofficial tests against the England Lions. The 33-year-old cricketer, hailing from Palghar, showcased his all-around skills in domestic cricket and then got a chance to shine in IPL 2025. From there he caught a flight to the UK. But there, he produced barely any numbers justifying his talent. 

• 2nd multi-day match: India A vs. Eng Lions: 19 & 34, 0/40
• 1st multi-day match: India A vs. Eng Lions: 27, 2/105

Jasprit Bumrah's absence: An Indian bowling line-up with Jasprit Bumrah, as for now, is unthinkable and an eye-shooting sight for Indian cricket fans. The X-factor and spark he carries into the team are simply unmatchable. Khaleel Ahmed, Tanush Kotian, Anshul Kamboj, and Tushar Deshpande took wickets for India. A team against England Lions, but the surprising elements, the speed and the deadly yorkers, were missing from the arsenal.