We review the second Test of the England v India series, with the focus on the dramatic final day. 


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Talking Points

The remarkable turnaround on the final day of the Lord's Test
How narratives around player behavior are often a TV creation
Enhanced TV coverage offering us a perfect window into fast bowling
India's bowlers extracting wickets on a pitch with few demons
Jasprit Bumrah to Ollie Robinson - the ball from heaven
England's lack of batting depth - and their over-reliance on Joe Root
The opening partnership between Rahul and Rohit - a study in assessing the conditions
Pujara and Rahane - facts v spin
How Pujara has been turned into Test cricket's Batman
The Ashwin decision - shouldn't India's greatest spinner be one of the first names on the team-sheet?

Participants:


Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)


Ashoka (@ABVan)


Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)


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