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Varun Aaron has criticized Ravindra Jadeja's performance in the first Test against England, highlighting his inability to exploit the rough patches on the fifth-day pitch. Aaron noted Jadeja's inconsistent bowling length and speed, which allowed England's batters, particularly Ben Duckett, to disrupt his rhythm. He emphasized that Jadeja's experience should have enabled him to secure a historic victory for India.

Former England coach David Lloyd has likened Ben Duckett's aggressive batting style to that of Virender Sehwag, highlighting Duckett's proficiency with the reverse sweep. Duckett's school coach, James Knott, revealed that his attacking flair was nurtured from a young age, stemming from his hockey background.

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.