India vs England: 5th Test, Day 2 - 5 talking points

#1 Parthiv Patel impresses yet again

With Murali Vijay injuring his shoulder while fielding, India were forced to ask Parthiv Patel to open the innings. Bearing in mind that he had kept for close to 158 overs, it was a humongous task given to the wicket keeper.

Patel looked every bit energetic as he walked out with Rahul and showed good judgement outside his off-stump. Patel has been very impressive since making a comeback into the Test side courtesy an injury to regular keeper, Wriddhiman Saha.

He remained unbeaten on 29 off 52 balls at stumps on Day 2 and looks well set on reaching a half-century. The short wicket keeper has shown a tendency to gift away his wicket after getting starts. His main challenge on Day 3 would be to reverse that trend.