Ben Stokes Faces Backlash After Bowling First on Dry Pitch | Sports-Games

Tim Southee, England's bowling consultant, defends Ben Stokes' bowling first decision against India at Heading

In the first Test against India at Headingley, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision turned fatal as the Indian batters had a terrific day, posting 359/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill scored a century each, while Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten for 65 runs. In the heat, the England bowlers got tired early and that helped the Indian batters settle quickly and pace their innings accordingly. Given the …

IND vs ENG 1st Test 2025: England Bowling Consultant Tim Southee Defends Ben Stokes’ ‘Bowl First’ Call Against India | 🏏 LatestLY

England’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the first Test of the five-match series backfired as skipper Shubman Gill (127 not out) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) made merry on a dry surface to power India to 359 for 3 on the opening day on Friday. 🏏 IND vs ENG 1st Test 2025: England Bowling Consultant Tim Southee Defends Ben Stokes’ ‘Bowl First’ Call Against India.

ENG vs IND 1st Test: England bowling consultant Southee defends Stokes’ decision to bowl first at Headingley

England fast-bowling consultant Tim Southee defended skipper Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first on a dry Headingley wicket, saying they expected the pitch to be conducive for bowlers in the opening session.

Ben Stokes Faces Backlash After Bowling First on Dry Pitch | Sports-Games

Tim Southee supported Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first at Headingley, despite criticism. The England team miscalculated the pitch conditions, resulting in a strong performance by Indian batsmen, led by Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. England aims for a comeback, with confidence in their team's ability to recover.

ENG vs IND: Southee defends England's decision to bowl after India's Leeds show

ENG vs IND: England bowling coach Tim Southee came to the defence of captain Ben Stokes's decision to bowl first in the opening Test at Headingley after India put themselves firmly in the driver's seat on Day 1.

England bowling coach defends Ben Stokes toss decision vs India

New Delhi: England’s fast-bowling consultant Tim Southee has thrown his support behind skipper Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test against India at Headingley despite the heavy criticism the move has drawn after a dominant batting display from the visitors. On a dry-looking surface, England opted to field first after winning the toss- a call that backfired as Indian openers Shubman Gill (127*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) led th…