Indian Bowlers Did Not Get As Much Movement As England Were Getting On Day 1 Salman Butt

A five-for from James Anderson brought England back in the game on Day 2 of the Lord’s Test on Friday as India crumbled from 276 for 3 to 364 all out. However, India’s bowlers could not replicate Anderson’s magic until a double strike from Mohammed Siraj gave the visitors a much-needed boost.

Reviewing the second day’s play on his YouTube channel, Butt said:

Joe Root can control England’s innings: Salman Butt

After a decent start, England were rocked by the dismissals of Dom Sibley (11) and Haseeb Hameed (0). A third-wicket stand of 85 between England captain Root (48 not out) and Rory Burns (49) stabilised England, though.

Butt pointed out that if India can get Root early on Day 3, they could put England’s middle and lower order under pressure, explaining:

England ended Day 2 of the Lord’s Test at 119 for 3, trailing India by 245 runs.

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