Wednesday, June 18, 2025

India vs England: What went wrong for India in the last England Test series?


 The last time India went to England, the tour was split into two. India were leading 2–1 after four Tests when a Covid-19 outbreak in the team and support staff led to an indefinite postponement of the final Test. It finally took place ten months later, and England came from behind to chase down 378 in the fourth innings. For most of the series, India were in front. But the eventual result was a 2–2 draw. India will look back on it as a missed opportunity. Had they won, they would have held simultaneous away series wins in both Australia and England. For good measure, they later drew 1–1 in South Africa as well. They would have been the first Indian team in history to hold those simultaneous results. However, a breakthrough Bazballing performance from England, led by Jonny Bairstow’s twin tons, denied India

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India vs England: What went wrong for India in the last England Test series?

 The last time India went to England, the tour was split into two. India were leading 2–1 after four Tests when a Covid-19 outbreak in the t...