Headingley Test: Why was Ishant Sharma given the 1st over? Ajit Agarkar questions India’s tactics on Day 1
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England vs India, Headingley Test: Ishant Sharma had a gingerly run up as he struggled to contain the runs, let alone provide a breakthrough for India who were bowled out for 78 in the first innings on Day 1 of the 3rd Test.
Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar questioned India's decision to open the bowling with Ishant Sharma on Day 1 of the Headingley Test after the visitors were bundled out for 78. Agarkar highlighted that Ishant looked far from his best and his run-up was gingerly as India struggled to break the opening stand on a dominant day for England. Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns, England's newfound opening pair, reached Stumps at 120 for 0 as the hosts sealed a 42-run lead to pile up pressure on India.More Related News