I think the one thing you could say about the toss was that India batted at more friendly times from a weather perspective and it was offering a bit of turn on the final day. But overall, the two collapses decided it, unforgivable on that surface really.
On flatter decks, opponents can't score enough runs or bat for long enough to put England out of the game, and that must prey on the minds of batters and keep England's bowlers in the game.
It probably won't be.
That opening partnership was what I think most of the BazBall doubters hoped could be put together. Really sensible in the first hour and then took full advantage.
Went wicketless in the final innings, to be fair.
Yeah, I saw that. Pretty disappointing if you're an Indian supporter. Will be interesting to see how he travels for the rest of the series. You'd expect him to have an impact at some stage, but who knows? Given the nature of overseas tours these days, most teams come into the first test underdone in terms of prep for local conditions, but anytime Bumrah plays, India are under pressure to chalk up a win given the rest of their attack. If he is going to sit out 1 or 2 matches this series, they are now behind the 8 ball.
Dropped catches as well in the first innings. I didn't watch last night as I was out at dinner but it seems the losing or the match was earlier in it rather than on the last day, as you’ve said.
They really miss Shami. He’s particularly good in fourth innings.
0-3 at home
My mate the coach has been saying for months that India’s pace bowling cupboard is bare apart from Bumrah
Interesting. Very very interesting. @PaulLennon
Was just thinking that India is in a far worse spot than Australia
Batting isn't exactly in great shape either. Gill needs to show more consistency over a longer period before I actually trust him to be any good. Apart from Jaiswal and Pant , it's a very shaky lineup.
