England fought back on Day 2 (June 22) of the Headingley Test against India with disciplined bowling and a rapid hundred from vice-captain Ollie Pope.
Tongue roars back with four-wicket haul in India’s dramatic collapse
Resuming at 359-3, India advanced steadily before losing Shubman Gill for 147 at 430-4. Rishabh Pant’s 134 marked his fourth Test century against England – the most by any wicketkeeper-batter against the opposition, surpassing Tom Latham, Adam Gilchrist, Ian Healy, and Brad Haddin (all with three centuries). Karun Nair, returning to Test cricket after an eight-year absence, fell for a duck to become Ben Stokes’s who third wicket.
India collapsed, losing their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. Josh Tongue, expensive on the opening day, redeemed himself with figures of 4-86, but Stokes emerged as the standout bowler across both days, finishing with 4-66, his third-best bowling figures as captain.
Pope hits crucial ton to justify selection
England’s response suffered an early blow when Jasprit Bumrah struck in the very first over, dismissing Zak Crawley (4) caught by Karun Nair at slip. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope then counterattacked with a brisk partnership to revive England’s innings. Duckett fell to Bumrah for 62 off 94 balls, leaving England at 126-2. Pope, under pressure due to his inconsistent Test record – despite a recent 171 against Zimbabwe – silenced critics with an unbeaten 100 not out off 131 balls, justifying his selection over rising star Jacob Bethell at No. 3.
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As has been the case recently, India’s bowling attack leaned heavily on Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed all three England wickets on day two, including Joe Root (28) for the 10th time in Tests, the most by anyone. Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Shardul Thakur all remained wicketless, with Prasidh (5.6 rpo) and Thakur (7.67 rpo) proving particularly expensive. Ravindra Jadeja, though economical (0-25 from 9 overs), failed to break through as well. England were at 209-3 at stumps.
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