Brendon McCullum Joins Ben Stokes in Describing Edgbaston Pitch as 'Subcontinent-Type'
England coach Brendon McCullum agrees with captain Ben Stokes about the Edgbaston pitch resembling subcontinent conditions. McCullum hopes for a livelier pitch at Lord's for the upcoming Test match. India's dominant win in the second Test has leveled the series 1-1.
Akash Deep of India shook hands with Brendon McCullum, the England Head Coach, after taking the last wicket and his 6th of the innings as India won by 336 runs during day five of the Second Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston on July 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
England captain Ben Stokes referred to the Edgbaston surface as a 'subcontinent pitch,' and coach Brendon McCullum has also called for 'more bounce and pace' from the Lord's pitch for the upcoming third Test.
India defeated England by 337 runs in the second Test, leveling the series 1-1. England has added Gus Atkinson to their squad, with the possibility of Jofra Archer making a Test comeback after four years.
McCullum acknowledged misreading the Edgbaston pitch and praised Indian bowlers for their performance on the 'subcontinent-type' pitch. He commended India's batting and Akash Deep's bowling, highlighting their familiarity with such surfaces.
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