England cricket team skipper Ben Stokes defended his decision to bowl first in the IND vs ENG 2nd Test, a decision which could have turned the match upside down. India went on to create history by winning for the first-ever time at the Edgbaston, that too by a massive 336-run margin. Ahead of the ENG vs IND 3rd Test at Lord’s, Stokes revealed the rationale behind his decision at the toss in Birmingham, the move which has been criticised by former England cricketers.
Stokes on what he’ll do if he wins toss at Lord’s
Speaking to reporters ahead of the ENG vs IND 3rd Test, Stokes reflected on his decision to opt to bowl first despite when the sun was shining down. The England captain defended the team’s move, stating that the choice wasn’t made before and that it was made based on the conditions at the Edgbaston. He further said that the decision to bat or bowl first if they win the toss at Lord’s would also depend on the conditions.
“We selected to bowl first at the Edgbaston based on the conditions then. We don’t decide beforehand. Decision here will depend on the conditions,” Stokes said.
Stokes also spoke about Jofra Archer as the pacer makes his return to the Test side after 4 years. He said that it was great for both the pacer and the fans to have him back in the Test setup and commended him for making his comeback.
"REALLY exciting" Ben Stokes discusses the return of Jofra Archer to the England Test side pic.twitter.com/Tk4u2ckNsu
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 9, 2025England’s decision to bowl first at Edgbaston backfired as India went on to score 587 runs, guided by skipper Shubman Gill’s 269-run knock. England failed to take the lead and the visitors capitalized on it, with once the Indian captain leading by example with a 150. They set a 600+ run target for the hosts to chase in the 4th innings.
Akash Deep’s magic ensured that the hosts were bowled out for just 271 runs, handing India their biggest overseas win.
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