Eng vs Ind, 2014 Photos

4th Test, Day 1: England Leave Indian Batsmen in Shambles

August 08, 2014 00:08

Stuart Broad and James Anderson combined to destroy Indian batting on a challenging Old Trafford track on Day 1 of the fourth Test. While Broad claimed six wickets, Anderson took three wickets to halt India on 152 in the 1st innings. (All images courtesy AFP, AP and Reuters)

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Stuart Broad and James Anderson combined to destroy Indian batting on a challenging Old Trafford track on Day 1 of the fourth Test. While Broad claimed six wickets, Anderson took three wickets to halt India on 152 in the 1st innings. (All images courtesy AFP, AP and Reuters)
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In what was a bold decision to bat first, India suffered early setbacks.

Playing in the series for the first time, Gautam Gambhir scored just 4. He was removed by Broad.
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Murali Vijay was the next man back - caught in the slips off Anderson's bowling. He failed to score.
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Virat Kohli's poor form continued and he was the next to go. This time he failed to open his account and was dislodged early by Anderson.
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Kohli's wicket was India third with the score on eight.
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The party in the English camp continued with as many as six Indian players falling on ducks - a record.
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Skipper MS Dhoni fought a lone battle and scored 71. He also completed 1000 Test runs vs England in the process.
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Ajinkya Rahane (24) and R Ashwin (40) stuck around for a while but their dismissals put an end to India's brief resistance.
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Broad returned to dismiss Dhoni and wiped the tail to end India's misery.
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In reply, England lost Sam Robson to Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
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Alastair Cook became one of Varun Aaron's two victims as hosts ended the day on 113/3.
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Varun Aaron removed Gary Ballance just before stumps to keep India alive in the match. Dhoni kept the pressure on the English batsmen by using his pace resources wisely.
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Pankaj Singh once again went wicketless on Day 1 of his second Test appearance. He bowled 11 overs and gave away 50 runs. Interestingly, Michael Holding, Jeff Thompson and Heath Streak are among bowlers who were very successful at the Test level after going wicketless in their first match.

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