3 major red flags for India ahead of Edgbaston Test

Gill’s captaincy under scrutiny

Inexperience showed as questionable field placements and poor bowling rotation let England off the hook

Bumrah lacked support

Apart from Bumrah, India’s bowlers failed to pose a threat; Krishna leaked runs, Siraj was blunt, and Jadeja looked ineffective

Prasidh Krishna’s economy hurt India

Though he took five wickets, Krishna’s poor control and economy allowed England to dominate key phases

Lower order collapses again

India lost 7 wickets for 41 in the 1st innings and 6 for 30 in the 2nd, squandering strong top-order platforms both times

England’s tail outshines India’s

England`s Nos. 8–11 added 111 crucial runs, India’s lower order collapsed under pressure, offering no resistance