India Vs England 3rd Test Day 2 Highlights August 26, 2021

Down 0-1, fresh from an embarrassing batting performance on the final day of the Lord’s Test, a couple of changes to the playing XI and lost the toss. The ageing Anderson hadn’t picked a single wicket in his opening spell in eight innings this home summer. That was England’s state of affairs 24 hours ago. But it needed just 36 deliveries for the 39-year-old to turn the tables. 6 overs, 3 maidens, 6 runs and 3 wickets (Rahul, Pujara and Kohli – all three nicking behind). Just one spell of England’s spearhead … and … India never recovered from that blow. From skittling out their opponents for just 78 to taking a 42-run lead without losing a wicket, Root’s men had the perfect opening day. What’s in store today? Hello and a warm welcome to the second day of the Headingley Test. “England would have wanted a strong start to this game but they wouldn’t have dared hope for a beginning as good as this,” writes Rob Johnston as he explains the hosts’ spectacular turnaround.