Rain had the final say as the first Test between England and India ended in a draw after the whole of Sunday’s last day at Trent Bridge was...
Rain had the final say as the first Test between England and India ended in a draw after the whole of Sunday’s last day at Trent Bridge was washed out without a ball bowled.
We look at three aspects of an intriguing clash that could have a bearing when the teams meet again for the second Test of this five-match series at Lord’s on Thursday.
Rahul justifies recall
India’s KL Rahul only found himself playing in Nottingham after opener Mayank Agarwal was ruled out with suspected concussion having been hit on the head batting in the Trent Bridge nets just days before the game.
Yet in his first Test for nearly two years he responded with a composed 84 at the top of the order that helped India establish a first-innings lead of 95 runs.
The 29-year-old also played well again in making 26 in difficult conditions during India’s second innings.
“Having to play against the likes of (James) Anderson and (Stuart) Broad in these conditions is no batsman’s dream,” said Rahul. “But I love challenges. Having played here four years ago, there were a few things I learnt from that tour.”
England’s top-order troubles
Had it not been for England captain Joe Root’s innings of 64 and 109, his side might have been beaten in...
