England vs India: 5th Test -- India's 1st Innings (Day 1). I Was NOT Impressed. I Have A BAD Suspicion!

Click to ENLARGE. Base scorecard from 'ESPNCricinfo' (link).

I am NOT going to say it because SOME will jump down my throat.

But, (the dreaded) 'IT' did cross my mind -- & yes, I am professional cynic.

As far as I am concerned 4 batsman threw away their wickets. That is crazy.

What was 'Gill' doing? There was NO bloody run there. Why take chances unless he wanted to give away his wicket.

Jurel definitely gave away his wicket. Stupid shot at that stage of the game.

They were batting like they WANT TO LOSE this Test.

Maybe they do! 😈

Just MY opinion. And as I have already said I am a cynic.

I, however, did feel bad for poor 'Jaiswal'. I had expected a lot from him. He did NOT look comfortable. He looked downright scared. He is young. Broke my heart.

So, that is my take. I hope I am WRONG.

I would like India to do BETTER. I would like India to win. But it is looking dicey,

😇