As England dominated Day 2 of the fourth Test, Michael Vaughan urged India to display Virat Kohli-like intensity on Day 3, deeming it series-defining. England, trailing by 133 runs, benefited from a strong opening partnership.
NEW DELHI: As England tightened their grip on the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former skipper Michael Vaughan delivered a rallying call for India, urging Shubman Gill’s side to channel the intensity of Virat Kohli heading into what he described as the “series-defining” Day 3. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
At stumps on Day 2, England were well-positioned at 225/2, trailing India’s first-innings total of 358 by just 133 runs. Openers Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) put on a blistering 166-run stand before both fell short of centuries. Debutant Anshul Kamboj claimed his maiden wicket when Duckett edged to stand-in wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.
With England already leading the five-match series 2-1, Vaughan stressed the importance of Day 3 on Cricbuzz. “The series will be decided on Day Three. If England have a great day, I think they’re winning this Test match and that’s the series done and dusted,” he said. “India and Shubman have to arrive on Day Three with that Virat mentality. We have to win the day. If they win tomorrow, the game is alive. If they lose, the series is gone.”
Backing Vaughan’s assessment, Dinesh Karthik added:
