Ben Stokes surprised many by opting to bowl first at Headingley, even though the weather was humid and the pitch looked good for batting. They took that call considering the past records, where teams bowling first had won the last six tests at the Headingley Stadium.
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And then India’s new vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant joined the party. Pant played a typically aggressive knock and finished the day on 65 not out. The left-handed batter and Gill stitched an unbroken 138-run stand to lead India to a dominant position and put England under pressure in the opening test of the five-match test series.
England bowlers didn't fully execute their plans: Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad was quoted as saying by Sky Sports Cricket, “It didn’t feel like the England bowlers fully executed their plans. I don't think they got it quite right—but that doesn't mean they can't do so this morning and turn the game around. I think when the bowlers went full, they went a bit too full.”
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Stuart Broad says England's field placements weren’t ideal
Furthermore, the former pacer also believed that the hosts’ field placements weren’t ideal, allowing Indian batters to score freely and take control.
The commentator signed off by saying, “To me, backward point only comes into play if the ball is hit directly at it. Anywhere on either side, and it's four. So, I'd say, get rid of the backward point, bring in an extra cover, and encourage the batters to play with a straighter bat, especially if you're bowling that slightly fuller length.”
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