India suffer humbling defeat but rise and fall in fighting spirit is biggest worry | Simon Burnton

With first Test against England in the balance the tourists revealed another of their plentiful flawsThe day started with drama and tension and later, for a while, they returned. But the period in between was in its own way equally intriguing, a phase that exposed in the tourists a deficiency not of quality, but of spirit. This turns out to be a team whose shoulders suffer from such severe premature drooping someone should invent some kind of blue pill to deal with it.They started with spirits high and performance levels to match, Jasprit Bumrah from the Kirkstall Lane End and Mohammed Siraj coming up the hill from the other, lines and lengths unerring. Ben Duckett hit the third ball for four, after which seven overs passed before the next boundary. Continue reading...

Comments

Sport news

Mount Postmore: The greatest NY athletes of all time, voted by our experts

Newyork Post

Paddy Pimblett savages Charles Oliveira's 'embarrassing' plan in KO defeat by 'little boy' Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 and reveals huge advantage he has over new champion

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Arsenal complete permanent Chloe Kelly signing after Women's Champions League triumph - as winger eyes more silverware ahead of England's Euros title defence

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter and her new wife are set to become rivals just weeks after their stunning French wedding

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Revealed: Alexander Zverev's glamorous girlfriend did NOT join him at Wimbledon after World No 3 admitted he felt 'alone' and 'empty' before shock first-round exit

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

FIFA hand out MORE free tickets to Club World Cup matches as governing body scramble to fill empty-looking stadiums at the tournament

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Thibaut Courtois reveals why Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'horrible' to train against as Real Madrid star lifts the lid on his 'amazing' new team-mate

about 2 hours ago

Man Utd offered three Juventus players in huge Jadon Sancho swap deal

Metro

Comments

Similar News

England given reality check against India as Smriti Mandhana blasts stunning hundred

Jamie Smith says calculated way England beat India shows how far they have come

Smriti Mandhana sparkles as India dominate England at Trent Bridge

Jamie Smith reveals the key quality England have to show in the third phase of Bazball as they prepare for second Test against India

England fall to heaviest T20 defeat as Mandhana century sparks India rout

England v India: first women’s T20 cricket – live

Cricket chiefs bring in new rule after England were left raging when India exploited loophole to claim series win

Revealed: Why Jofra Archer may NOT play for England against India at Edgbaston despite fast bowler's recall after four-year hiatus

England’s Headingley win over India showed how Test cricket can deliver the gold standard of sporting suspense

Sports quiz of the week: England v India, Euros, Wimbledon and Club World Cup

England must not rush back Jofra Archer for the second India Test - the fast bowler's return is exciting, but hold him for Lord's, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

England make Jofra Archer decision for second Test against India after fast bowler returned to red ball cricket for Sussex

Jofra Archer joins England squad for first time in four years ahead of second India Test

England add Jofra Archer to squad ahead of second Test against India

Jofra Archer returns to England squad before second Test against India

England call Jofra Archer into squad for second Test against India at Edgbaston

Lauren Bell opens up on competition for places under new head coach Charlotte Edwards as England bid to step up a level against India

India's troubled camp is already on the brink of meltdown and another defeat could see them unravel completely, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

England told 'don't rush Jofra Archer back' - as Sussex boss Paul Farbrace pinpoints when lethal bowler should play in India series

England should be ‘careful’ and save Archer for third India Test, says Farbrace

Sport news

Mount Postmore: The greatest NY athletes of all time, voted by our experts

Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Claim $150 bonus or $1K first bet safety net for Wimbledon

Mount Postmore: The best ever NY athletes who just missed the cut

Jets Top 25 countdown: From the running back rotation to two new secondary question marks

Wimbledon picks: Taylor Fritz vs. Gabriel Diallo odds, predictions

France coach quoted Einstein before dropping captain Wendie Renard from Euro 2025 squad

Liverpool confirm Luis Diaz plan after rejecting Bayern Munich approach

Which British tennis players are still playing at Wimbledon?

Club World Cup 2025: Results, fixtures and quarter-final schedule

What is electronic line calling (ELC)? Wimbledon’s new Hawk-Eye Live system explained

England vs India: Jasprit Bumrah left out as second Test begins at Edgbaston

Brentford to confirm £20m Antoni Milambo signing on five-year contract

Which British players are still playing at Wimbledon?

Wimbledon 2025: Dan Evans looks to extend invincible record against Novak Djokovic in second round

Wimbledon 2025 TV channel coverage: Where to watch, BBC start times and schedule

Thomas Muller asked if he would sign for Manchester United on a free transfer

Crystal Palace make transfer fee demand for Eberechi Eze Arsenal transfer

Tim Henman names best tennis player in history as debate breaks out at Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev feels ‘alone’ and ‘empty’ after shock first round exit at Wimbledon

Jarrad Branthwaite commits future to Everton after signing new deal

Bayer Leverkusen sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah in £35million deal

Chloe Kelly completes permanent move to Arsenal after leaving Man City

Jarrad Branthwaite signs new five-year contract with Everton

Wimbledon 2025 live: Novak Djokovic credits ‘miracle pills’ for win, Sonay Kartal first Briton on court

What time is Emma Raducanu playing at Wimbledon today? How to watch Marketa Vondrousova clash

Marcus Rashford: New club 'joins race' for wantaway Manchester United forward

Chloe Kelly: Arsenal confirm free transfer signing after Man City exit

5 Brendan Rodgers headlines from Celtic address as boss talks transfers and Kieran Tierney summit

Who is Ishe Samuels-Smith? Rangers 'transfer target' destined for the top at Chelsea who thrives on taking the lead

Paul Lawrie the perfect Open guide for Connor Graham at Portrush as Perth kid inspired by Scotland hero

Arsenal offered fresh hope in chase for £48m star after shock transfer twist

Jake Paul warned 'catastrophic' Anthony Joshua fight would 'end him'

New Man Utd signing sends decisive message to Ruben Amorim on role he wants

Man Utd set deadline to agree £65m Bryan Mbeumo transfer after two bids rejected

'One in a million' female jockey dies aged 43 after being kicked in head by horse

Viktor Gyokeres' farewell message after move confirmed says it all about 'furious' Arsenal target

Mikel Arteta's dream Arsenal XI as Viktor Gyokeres makes decision and three stars arrive

Jarell Quansah sends emotional message as Liverpool earn latest financial boost

Paddy Pimblett savages Charles Oliveira's 'embarrassing' plan in KO defeat by 'little boy' Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 and reveals huge advantage he has over new champion

Arsenal complete permanent Chloe Kelly signing after Women's Champions League triumph - as winger eyes more silverware ahead of England's Euros title defence

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter and her new wife are set to become rivals just weeks after their stunning French wedding

Revealed: Alexander Zverev's glamorous girlfriend did NOT join him at Wimbledon after World No 3 admitted he felt 'alone' and 'empty' before shock first-round exit

FIFA hand out MORE free tickets to Club World Cup matches as governing body scramble to fill empty-looking stadiums at the tournament

Thibaut Courtois reveals why Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'horrible' to train against as Real Madrid star lifts the lid on his 'amazing' new team-mate

Man Utd offered three Juventus players in huge Jadon Sancho swap deal

Travis Kelce says hosting ‘SNL’ was hard since he can’t ‘read that well’: ‘F–ked situation’

Frank Warren picks Usyk-Dubois winner

Wimbledon briefing: Day two recap, Wednesday’s order of play and Brits to watch

CARVILL’S NOTES: On Fathers and Sons

British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds live: Latest score and updates as tourists bid to build momentum in Brisbane

Lions vs Queensland Reds LIVE: Match stream, latest score and updates from 2025 tour match

Jobe Bellingham reaction revealed as suspension denies dream Jude showdown at Club World Cup

Wimbledon 2025 weather today: Rain begins to fall on Wednesday as day 3 temperatures cool

Liverpool target Alexander Isak warned against Arsenal move as alternate destination suggested

Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA game

Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA's plans to add teams in Cleveland and Detroit

The 20 weirdest Rangers transfers ever from Finnish flop subbed on and off to mysterious 77-day 'propaganda' signing