India vs England: The Report Card Of The Edgbaston Test

The Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian cricket team promised much, but ultimately delivered too little in the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston. The visitors had two centurions and their fast bowlers looked a more disciplined bunch early on, only to flounder when it mattered the most. As the Test progressed, India's grip loosened and ultimately ended in England registering their highest-ever successful chase in Tests. Chasing 378 in the fourth innings, few would have given England a chance. But some lacklustre bowling by India led to England doing the improbable.

Here is our report card for India's playing XI for the Edgbaston Test:

Shubman Gill - 3/10, Poor

The opener could not get going at all. His poor show was part of the reason behind India's faltering batting in the second innings. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Gill needed to take more responsibility as the only regular opener in the team. He could not deliver in the role despite getting off to decent starts. He scored 17 and 4 in the two innings.

Cheteshwar Pujara - 7/10, Good

He had to bat out of his normal position and filled in for Rohit Sharma as an opener. After getting out for 13 in the first innings, he scored 66 in the second innings and top-scored for the team. It was a good knock in his comeback Test and he showed the value of his gritty batting.

Hanuma Vihari - 3/10, Poor

Hanuma Vihari could not leave an impact at all at No. 3 position. He is known to be a solid defensive player, but it was not so much visible at Edgbaston. His dropped catch of Jonny Bairstow did him no favours either. Vihari often does not get a long run in the Indian team, and his performance in the fifth Test left one wondering whether that status would change going