Lack of plan B, frequency of boundary balls and tactical blunders, how England’s bowlers let India construct a large lead

With an insufficient bowling useful resource and Jack Leach unable to bowl lengthy spells with a sore left knee, England have been in no place to place any form of strain on India, who have been 421/7 at stumps on Day 2 with a wholesome lead of 175. (Reuters/PTI)

The Bazballers from England could have discovered a workable strategy to outlive towards India’s spinners, however they’re in dire want of a Plan B in bowling if they’re to nurse any probability of competing within the collection. Having determined to bench James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, their assault that features two spinners with only one Test expertise between them and a fast-bowler who can’t carry out defensive roles meant they let India dictate the phrases on Day 2 of the primary Test.

With an insufficient bowling useful resource and Jack Leach unable to bowl lengthy spells with a sore left knee, England have been in no place to place any form of strain on India, who have been 421/7 at stumps on Day 2 with a wholesome lead of 175. (Read more)

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