Former Captain India, Souvrav Gangules, believe that India should not lose her chances after her brilliant launch display in the first shift of the opening test against England in Leeds on Saturday, June 21.
Gangules expect India to push and focus on a score of about 600 runs to ensure that they are in the position of the pole for victory. However, the late increase in the English couple Ben Stokes and Josh tongue ensured that India was tied to 471 runs the next day.
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“No one expects Headingley to be so dry.
Bowlers fought largely and Stokes was the main threat in the first shifts. Brydon Carse showed a little threat with a new ball, but experienced activists like Chris Woakes were quite disappointing when they return since their last test in December 2024.
Arshdeep over Prasidh: Ganguly
Among the remarkable errors in Indian XI playing for the first test were Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav. The latter was quite consistent in terms of goals and could be a solid option under these conditions.
Gangules suggested that the Indian team can have Considered Arshdeep to startGiven the diversity, which he provides with his left shoulder. However, he believes that the team is still good enough to continue and win the opening game.
“Kuldeep will play slowly. It’s a long series. I would play Arsh. Because of another angle (for being left -handed). But it’s okay. They’re good,” he said.
England the pitch -ups are missing their lengths
The former captain was also critical of the English bowling attackwhich was largely fought. The main threat was the captain, Ben Stokes, while Josh the language got several goals in the last section of the shifts when the conditions were cloudy. He believes that the pitchers are sufficiently filled, but suggested that they can return even stronger.
“Actually, she mixes too short. In the middle of yesterday, Bowling was just a short on SHUBMAN GILL. But it’s okay. She’ll learn. It’s just the first test,” the ganguly said.
England’s dough took control in the second exchange with Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope strongly when the hosts try to reduce the deficit to keep in the competition.
Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
June 21, 2025
