India vs England 2017-17: 5 things India must improve before the second One Day International

#2 Make the new ball count

Umesh Yadav should make the new ball count

During the Test series, the Indian seam bowling contingent held their own against the English batsmen and played a crucial role. The spinners got all the limelight, but the seamers did no harm to their cause.

However, during the 1^st ODI, the new ball pair of Umesh Yadav and Hardik Pandya did not pose enough questions and were tonked for plenty in the first 10 overs. With the England batting filled with stroke players who have the ability to put the pressure on the bowlers, it becomes all the more important for the seam bowlers to utilise the new ball to the best of their ability and set the tone for the rest of the match.