England started the second Take a look at in opposition to India with Ben Stokes opting to bowl – however their opponents held quick.
India scored 310 for 5 at Edgbaston, with captain Shubman Gill scoring a century to assist them make a gradual begin after their defeat at Headingley.
Their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah was rested – regardless of having had seven days’ respite – in a controversial name as India made three modifications.
Shoaib Bashir was a speaking level after he labored with an England cult hero within the build-up to this one.
And whereas the kookaburra ball is the speak of the city after its experiment within the County Championship, Ben Stokes was lower than happy with the Dukes ball right here.
Mail Sport’s David Lloyd – AKA Bumble – has his say on all the large speaking factors after the opening day of the second Take a look at between England and India.
India’s self-destructive mindset
India made three modifications and what I’m listening to is that their camp could be completely satisfied to get to Lord’s, simply one-nil down.
They lengthened the tail after the collapses at Headingley and my interpretation is that they’ve loaded this staff with batters and could be proud of a draw.
If you happen to get into that mindset earlier than you’ve even began, you’re capturing your self within the foot.
My robust love for Jasprit Bumrah
Let’s discuss Jasprit Bumrah.
In case you are the most effective bowler on the earth, your staff is trailing and also you’ve simply had per week off, you ought to be match, firing and able to go once more.
The plot thickens. Has Jasprit stated ‘I’ll miss this Take a look at and play at Lord’s’ or have the Indian medics stated he’s not able to play? There’s an air of secrecy.
I’m old style. If you happen to’re a cricketer, then play cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah must be match, firing, and raring to go – he shouldn’t be sitting this out
Confusion over the boundary ropes
I used to be confused by how far within the boundary ropes have been. I feel it has one thing to do with having them not too near the promoting boards.
In an period the place well being and security retains rearing its head, Stanley Park in Blackpool advised me this week that canine aren’t allowed on the cricket as a result of it’s a well being and security difficulty.
For what it’s value, Blackpool Zoo is subsequent door!
This is not simply cricket – it is massive enterprise
With a Wednesday begin, Warwickshire would love some weekend motion to maximise income so it’s not a shock to see a pitch that may take us deep.
This observe hasn’t received a blade of grass. It must be a batters’ paradise and you could possibly inform that when each Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have been taking part in out of their crease.
Not solely is it a cricket match. It’s massive enterprise.
Shoaib Bashir’s new mentor
Shoaib Bashir intrigues me, as a younger bowler who’s studying to bowl in Take a look at cricket. He’s received nice expertise however doesn’t appear to have a pure rhythm.
I’m picturing Nathan Lyon, who has beautiful management. At that final second earlier than supply, Bashir appears to lose management and appears as if he’s falling over.
I ponder if working with Moeen Ali could make it smoother. Mo had a stunning circulate and it’ll take time for Bashir however the backside line is that it’s essential to spin the ball.
Shoaib Bashir’s work with Moeen Ali will hopefiully make his bowling smoother
Ali, who was once England’s frontline spinner, helped Bashir within the run-up to the Take a look at
Stokes moans about Dukes ball
All this speak in regards to the Kookaburra ball within the County Championship.
Nicely, England have been determined to vary the Dukes ball, with Ben Stokes complaining to the umpire Chris Gaffaney on quite a few events.
The umpires carry all types of paraphernalia today, together with a hoop piece. Poor umpire Gaffaney needed to push the ball by his ring piece and England needed to be content material, till the sixth time of asking when Gaffaney lastly caved in.
England’s umpiring woes
Sticking with umpires, Sharfuddoula is umpiring within the model of Dickie Chook.
England had three big appeals turned down and on assessment, they have been hitting the stumps however have been all umpire’s name.
Again within the day, we had umpire Ray Julian and he would have given all three out. I had a stint as an umpire and I used to be of the Julian mould. I preferred to maintain the sport shifting ahead.
Shubman Gill hit a century right here however nonetheless must get snug with the India captaincy
What Shubman Gill must work on
Shubman Gill has slotted in seamlessly at quantity 4, with a century at Headingley and one other hundred right here. Batting appears to be like easy to him and he’s great to look at.
He jogs my memory of Mohammad Azharuddin, who together with his languid stroke play and relaxed mannerisms appeared like nothing fazed him.
At simply 25, Gill’s subsequent problem is to get snug with the captaincy as a result of he appeared a little bit confused at Leeds.
