India V England 2021 Tour

3 wonderful pieces of wicket-keeping by Foakes, showing why he should never have been dropped after his debut 3 years earlier. He's never put a foot wrong with bat or ball. I doubt that Buttler or Bairstow would've taken these chances. With spin in the game Foakes must play, as he'll take the half-chances that others wouldn't. he wont play the attacking, game-changing innings that Buttler or Baistow can provide, but is a solid performer with the bat as yesterdays innings highlighted. There's some doubt over his ability against extreme pace, but most batsmen have that problem.

Interesting change-up by India, with Pant coming in before Rahane, after 2 early wickets & a stranglehold in terms of runs scored. That idea backfired as Pant looked all over the place before he got out.

A few loose balls were served up from Moeen, the get the runs ticking over, before Rahane went to a good diving catch from Pope of Ali's bowling. England have to try to take away something out of this game, by an improved 2nd innings bowling & batting performance.

India 97-5 (33 overs) lead 292