Last update on. From the section CricketFirst LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge England 183: Root64, Bumrah 4-46 and Shami 3-28 India 21-0 India Trail by 162 runs ScorecardEngland's series against India began in a predictable manner. They were greeted by another atrocious batting failure at Trent Bridge.On the opening day, the home team was outscored for 183 runs. They also lost six wickets in the first Test for 22 runs.They owe Joe Root, captain of the crew, for his 64-stroke feat and Jonny Bairstow's 72.Bairstow's death at the cup of tea was what sparked the carnage. Sam Curran's 27-year-old cavalier added to the chaos.India's 4-pronged pace attack was excellent, with India bowling an entire length to take advantage of the help available, especially when the floodlights were on.Jasprit Bhumrah claimed 446 and Mohammed Shami 328 for tourists. Ravichandran Ashwin, a master off-spinner, could not be missed.India was at 21-0 at the end, with openers Rohit Singh and KL Rahul remaining largely unscathed.For the next four days, the forecast is mixed. However, India could have made a decisive step towards moving 1-0 up in five-Test series.Poor preparation costs England dearThree years ago, India beat England 4-1. However, there was growing concern that tourists might win their first victory in the country since 14 years.Virat Kohli's team won a series in Australia and appears to be well equipped to succeed in the UK.England on the other side have an inexperienced and inconsistent batting lineup. They also are without Ben Stokes, the talisman who has taken a break to focus on his mental health. The hosts have lost spinner Jack Leach once more as they struggle to balance their attack without the all-rounder.They have also had very little preparation for this match. Since the series loss by New Zealand in June, Rory Burns has faced less than 100 deliveries in first class cricket. Dom Sibley is the only one to have experienced more.Zak Crawley had played six against Root, Bairstow and Dan Lawrence. Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Root, Bairstow and Dan Lawrence had all not faced a red-ball game. Their last first-class cricket was played on winter tours to India and Sri Lanka by Curran, Buttler, and Bairstow.England's weaknesses were exposed on a pitch losing its green tinge and a leaden sky. England was left with a familiar clattering of wickets.50.2 overs Bairstow Shami 29 (138-4). - Bairstow was recalled once again. However, he looked in good order but fell to an old problem that tried to trap him in front.50.6 overs Lawrence c Pant Shami 0 (0138-5) Lawrence followed the Shami over down the leg side, and was completely crestfallen when he left.55.5 overs – Buttler c Pant Bumrah 0. (145-6). - Red-ball cricket was Buttler's first attempt in six months. Buttler played 18 deliveries before finally edging Bumrah out.Root lbw Shakur 64 (155-5 ) - Although the captain batted admirably, he made a poor mistake by playing over the line to the first ball in a new spell.58.4 Overs - Robinson C Shami B Thakur 0 (155-8). - After the controversy over historic tweets, Ollie Robinson made a terrible shovel to mid-on.Broad lbw Bumrah 4, (9-160) Broad was pinned on his back foot by an arrow-wielding Bumrah yorker.England's burden is on RootWithout their captain, where would England be?The skipper, in the absence of Stokes who is Root's vice captain but also his great friend is the only class act in the batting lineup.Root was initially a bit reticent, taking only three fours from his first six balls. But he grew to be an innings of class, which produced his 50th Test half century and also saw him surpass Alastair Cook's 15,737 run total to become England's highest run-scorer.The story of how he fell during the collapse is telling a story. England cannot continue to rely on Root.England will be in trouble this summer, as well as in the Ashes in Australia, if the batters don't support the skipper.India celebrates their arrival with styleIndia, like England, has done very little in the lead-up to this series. They have only played one warm-up game since losing the World Test Championship finals to New Zealand in June.Their batting lineup can adapt to English conditions and their skilled bowlers are capable of causing trouble for the hosts. This was proven in Nottingham.India was relentless in their pursuit of the ball, swinging it all through, and providing an unwavering examination that England eventually failed to provide.Surreal moments were also present. Crawley was reviewed for being caught behind Mohammed Siraj. Excited captain Kohli chose another review and was acquitted the second time.James Anderson later overturned his decision to give lbw Bumrah. However, a fierce yorker uprooted Anderson's stumps the very next ball.The simple techniques of Rohit & Rahul then put England's cricket in context."England just crumpled" - What they saidMarcus Trescothick, England's batting coach, on BBC Test Match Special: "There is a lot white-ball cricket in middle of summer - it's always a challenge. We would like to see more red-ball cricket."They (the players) felt good coming into the game. It's a good feeling to walk out of the nets. Perhaps the real Test match was enough to remind you that you still have a lot of work ahead.Vic Marks, former England spinner: "After that Root–Bairstow partnership the rest of England just crumpled.""Bumrah was an exceptional example, but England really missed the chance today."India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said that it was a great battle between bats and balls in the morning. We thought it would be a good pitch for bat, but Jonny Bairstow's wicket opened them up."
