• Curran helps England recover from 86 for six
The men untainted by the defeat at Trent Bridge kept England in the game at Southampton. Sam Curran irrepressibly led the way as if he did not understand the enormity of England’s plight or the confidence crisis afflicting the top order and finished with his highest Test score of 78. Meanwhile Moeen Ali’s contribution of 40, calm and considered compared to those above him, was also vital and evidence of the value of picking someone when in top form.
This pair enabled England to recover from the depths of 86 for six to 246 all out on another day of torment for their specialist batsmen. This may not be a great score, but for the moment it keeps England in the game, especially if the ball continues to swing as it did throughout most of the first day. Even so India, 19 for nought at the close, must have been content with their day’s work, despite the hindrance provided by Curran throughout the afternoon.
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