Can India bounce back after being humbled for 107?
#2 India's batsman falter again in bowler-friendly conditions
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Kohli and co. just could not show the desired patience
For a second, watching India bat on that surface felt like they were college kids up against professionals. In conditions assisting fast bowlers, the batsman failed to come up with the goods and hence the scorecard reads a mere 107 all out at the end of the second day.
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With three days left, weather permitting, it remains to be seen what the bowlers can conjure. What Kohli and co. will hope is for the conditions to remain same so that the likes of Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami can trouble the English batsman.
Also, how R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav will be used will also be viewed with keen interest.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.