For the current fifth Test versus India, England was considered the favorite. In recent red-ball encounters, the hosts defeated New Zealand by a score of 3-0. India, on the other side, went a long time without playing in a Test match.
However, India is in command of the game and the Ben Stokes-led team has had trouble with the ball and the bat thus far.
Against the Kiwis, England’s ace batter Jonny Bairstow was in outstanding form. In four innings, he scored 377 runs, including two century and an unbeaten 71.
He overlooked Mohammed Shami’s line and length, though. Virat Kohli took advantage of the opportunity to criticize him by referring to Tim Southee. At the conclusion of the 14th over, the incident took place.
A little bit faster than Southee, eh?, Virat remarked.
Even with his amazing spell, Shami just took one wicket. On Day 2 at Stump’s, England was five wickets down for 84 as captain Jasprit Bumrah, who was the best of the bowlers, claimed three wickets.