INDIA had three great days in the just-concluded fifth Test match against England at Edgbaston but an ordinary fourth day saw them losing to a power-packed batting line-up that the home team has.
Chasing 378 to square the series, the Three Lions had no problems whatsoever apart from a brief phase when they lost three quick wickets. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten centuries to add 269 runs for the fourth wicket to seal the game by 7 wickets. They overhauled the target in less than 77 overs.
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The social media was abuzz with news related to the match and disappointed Indian cricket fans did not let go the opportunity to mock their team and the players.
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