England could recall Moeen Ali in one of several changes for the second Test against India at Lord's starting on Thursday after escaping with a draw in the series opener.
The tourists had the better of a rain-affected first Test at Trent Bridge, with a hundred from home captain Joe Root -- who also top-scored with 64 in a meagre first-innings 183 -- and a last-day washout frustrating Virat Kohli's men in their efforts to go 1-0 up in a five-match series.
Indian bowlers will aiming to search out their line and size early on Day Three because the guests look to make early inroads within the England batting lineup. England had completed Day 2 at 119 for 3, trailing India by 245 runs. Joe Root was unbeaten on 48 and shall be key for the hosts as they appear to scale back the primary innings deficit. The England captain was joined by Jonny Bairstow within the center, who was not out on six at Stumps on Day 2. On Friday, India have been bowled out for 364 as James Anderson picked up his 31st five-wicket haul in cricket. Anderson completed with scores of 5 for 62. For India, KL Rahul top-scored with a great knock of 129 and he was mostly supported by Rohit Sharma and made 83 runs.
After being bowled out for 364 runs, the guests were managed to take three wickets earlier than the shut of the play on Friday to maintain the England in examine...
Crew India Hurdle !
Crew India in a hurdle at the beginning of Day Three of the second Check
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