Arshdeep Singh already has plenty of experience with the red ball in England due to his time with Kent in county cricket
In his first first-class appearance in four years, Archer bowled 18 overs, returned 1 for 32, and dismissed opener Emilio Gay
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan spoke about whether the pacer should be put straight into the playing eleven for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston or not and he didn't look to supportive of the fact.
With just days to go before the second Test in Birmingham, the team may face an even tougher challenge, playing without their premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.
Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's twin centuries, suggesting they were among the standout performances in recent times. However, he argued that comparisons with MS Dhoni are misplaced.
Pant's audacious shot selection has often left fans holding their breath in matches but has given him the results he wants as well on multiple occasions.
Rana, 23, was initially a surprise inclusion in the squad, given his limited red-ball experience and mixed performances.
Despite five Indian batters registering centuries across both innings, India failed to seal the game, leading to questions around on-field leadership.
When asked specifically about vice-captain Pant's back-to-back centuries, Gambhir brushed off the praise.
India suffered a defeat in the opening Test at Headingley as England successfully chased 371, powered by Ben Duckett's 149.
Ben Duckett's audacious 149 set the tone, while composed support from Zak Crawley, Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith completed the second highest successful chase in England's Test history
If the Indian team management opts for another all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to be a like-for-like replacement in India's Playing XI for the second Test.
The last time India lost a Test defending 350-plus was back in 2022, also against England, who chased down the 378-run target at Birmingham.
ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS: This is only the second time India have lost a match defending 350 plus in the final innings (Both against England)
The play on Day 5 of the India vs England 1st Test can extend till 11:45 PM IST. When rain stopped play in the second session, England needed 165 runs with 10 wickets in hand to win
Duckett, who scored 62 in the first innings, is the only batter besides Pant to score 50-plus in both innings of this match
Highest successful run chase to Bumrah's record on Day 5 of a Test match: All you need to know while watching England vs India 1st Test match today
According to the ICC, Pant breached Article 2.8, which pertains to showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match.
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Ben Stokes and Co will now have a tall task in front of them as they have to break their personal best chase record of 362 in Leeds if they wish to win the match