The five Test series against India condensed into little more than six weeks will determine whether this is an annus horribilis or mirabilis for England. The drawn Test series against Pakistan was a disappointment although it was countered by ODI victories against Australia and India. But this is what will define England’s summer.
Both captains have their issues though it was hard to establish that as they trod a stately path through their obligatory press conferences on the eve of the match. Virat Kohli leads the No 1 ranked team in the world but he is forever asked about his (very modest) record in England and the disparity between his side’s home and away record, which is substantial.
Written by Vic Marks
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/31/england-trust-adil-rashid-india-test-series under the title “England look to Adil Rashid for fast start in defining India Test series | Vic Marks”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
