IndiaFive wicket defeat England In the first trial in Headingley, strong reactions from former cricketers with 1983 World Cup-winner have started strong reactions. Madan Lal To join the chorus of criticism.
Virat Kohli’s absence exposed two major intervals in Headingley
There was absence of a major subject in the post -match debate Virat Kohli Due to retirement, whose on-field intensity and leadership was seen significantly missing in 5 attempts of India’s absence. While taking the social media platform X (East Twitter), Madan Lal captured the spirit of many people: “We were remembering the passion and intensity, Virat Kohli brought it to the game. Ravi Shastri was correct,”
We were remembering passion and intensity, Virat Kohli brought it to the game. Ravi Shastri was right.
– Madan Lal (@Madanlal1983) 24 June, 2025
His comment echoed the former head coach of India Ravi ShastriThose who had pointed to on-air during the first game that India lacked Kohli’s terrible appearance and aggressive energy. Shastri insisted during the comment, “India needs someone to do a Kohli job, someone who can be correct in front of the opposition. Some are to be nominated or given that role. There is not a single person who can do this time. Kohli can do for three people,”
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Cost of dirty fielding and lower-order collapse in India Headingly
India reduced the defeat of five wickets against England in the first Test in Headingly, Leeds under the new captain. Shubman GillDespite five Indian centers, including Yashsvi Jaiswal And Rishabh PantIn both innings, 430/3 to 471 and 333/4 to 364 fell, allowing England to stay in the competition. The biggest delay was fielding, India dropped seven catches, in which Jaiswal alone put four splashes from Bumrah. England chased 371 under the leadership of 149 of Docket and an unbeaten 53 of Root, India’s second biggest failure to defend the target of a fourth holy. India’s bowling, in addition Jasprit BumrahFlat and unintentional appeared. Many fans also said that Kohli’s absence was not only about the run with the bat, it was about fire and tenacity that he brought a dynamic to the entire team.
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