Bumrah's Brilliance Not Enough as India's Errors Hand England Advantage

India vs England – Day 2 Summary at Leeds Test: Missed Chances Shift Momentum 🗓️ Setting the Stage India entered Day 2 at a commanding 359/3, with Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill well set. But despite flashes of dominance, they left the door ajar for England, who now trail by 262 runs with 7 wickets in hand, thanks to a masterclass from Ollie Pope (100)* and several Indian lapses. 🇮🇳 India: From Dominance to Disarray 🔥 Pant's Fireworks 134 off 146: Pant was at his audacious best — scoops, paddles, and sixes galore (6 maximums). His third ton in England; no other keeper-batter has more than one in the country. Dismissed LBW by Josh Tongue, after a near-miss earlier where he lost his bat running past one. 🧱 Gill's Grit Fell for 147, attempting a second six off Shoaib Bashir. His 209-run stand with Pant was the highlight of the innings. ⛔ The Collapse From 430/3 to 471 all out: Lost 7 wickets for 41 runs. Karun Nair’s comeback ended in a four-ball duck. England’s bowlers, especially Stokes (4/66) and Tongue (4/86), ran through the tail. 🏏 England’s Reply: Pope Holds Court 🌧️ Rain Delay & Late Start England began batting at 2:55 PM after a shower and under floodlights — ideal Bumrah conditions. ⚡ Bumrah Strikes Early Zak Crawley cleaned up with a beauty that swung in and seamed away. Ben Duckett dropped by Jadeja on 15 at backward point. Pope reprieved thrice: On 10 – thick edge past a vacant fourth slip On 48 – mistimed shot falling short On 60 – a sharp chance dropped by Jaiswal at third slip 💯 Pope’s Redemption Arc Brought up his ninth Test century (100*), second in a row after 171 vs Zimbabwe. Has silenced critics calling for Jacob Bethell’s inclusion. Formed strong stands: 122 with Duckett (62) 80 with Joe Root (42*) ❗ Bumrah's No-Ball Horror Had Harry Brook caught on 0, but it was a front-foot no-ball. A late, deflating moment that kept India from ending on a high at 209/4. 🧠 Captaincy Questions Shubman Gill, on his first day as India's Test captain, showed inexperience: Cordon placement errors — no fourth slip for Pope’s early edge. Possibly slow reactions to field changes. Defensive fields allowed England to settle. Deficit: England trail by 262 Wickets in hand: 7 Momentum: Tilting toward England after India’s squandered dominance Stumps England 209 for 3 (Pope 100*, Duckett 62, Bumrah 3-48) trail India 471 (Gill 147, Pant 134, Jaiswal 101, Stokes 4-66, Tongue 4-86) by 262 runs