IND vs ENG: 'India too good, but …' - Michael Vaughan stands by 3-1 England prediction
India's stunning 336-run win over England in the second Test at Edgbaston may have levelled the five-match series 1-1, but former England captain
Michael Vaughan
isn't backing down from his pre-series prediction of a 3-1 victory in favour of the hosts.
'India have been too good this week .. Outstanding performance .. My prediction is still alive .. 3-1 England ..' Vaughan posted on X, acknowledging India's dominance but staying firm on his forecast.
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In his column for The Telegraph, however, Vaughan was more critical of England, accusing them of regressing after Headingley. 'This week, they were back to their bad old ways,' he wrote. 'Apart from four hours on the third day where Harry Brook and Jamie Smith batted beautifully, they have been totally dominated by India.'
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Vaughan pointed out that England misread their opening win in Leeds, where dropped catches by India tilted the momentum. 'They turned up here and thought they should do everything the same way, and it has backfired,' he said, warning that relying on 'fortune' won't win big series.
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'You win games relying on fortune, but not big series like this one or the Ashes,' he added, urging England to 'evolve' rather than base their method on a single game.
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Former pacer Stuart Broad, speaking on Sky Sports, also raised red flags about England's bowling setup. 'I'd be worried about this Indian bowling attack at Lord's,' he said, highlighting the threat of Akash Deep and the returning Bumrah. 'If it swings, you've got Bumrah who swings it so late and will be dangerous.'
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With the third Test at Lord's starting July 10, both pundits stressed the need for England to reassess quickly. India, meanwhile, appear primed to keep the pressure on.
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