IND vs ENG: 'India too good, but …' - Vaughan stands by 3-1 England prediction

India’s stunning 336-run triumph implicit England successful the 2nd Test astatine Edgbaston whitethorn person levelled the five-match bid 1-1, but erstwhile England skipper Michael Vaughan isn’t backing down from his pre-series prediction of a 3-1 triumph successful favour of the hosts.“India person been excessively bully this week .. Outstanding show .. My prediction is inactive live .. 3-1 England ..” Vaughan posted connected X, acknowledging India’s dominance but staying steadfast connected his forecast.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

In his file for The Telegraph, however, Vaughan was much captious of England, accusing them of regressing aft Headingley. “This week, they were backmost to their atrocious aged ways,” helium wrote. “Apart from 4 hours connected the 3rd time wherever Harry Brook and Jamie Smith batted beautifully, they person been wholly dominated by India.”

Vaughan pointed retired that England misread their opening triumph successful Leeds, wherever dropped catches by India tilted the momentum. “They turned up present and thought they should bash everything the aforesaid way, and it has backfired,” helium said, informing that relying connected “fortune” won’t triumph large series.

“You triumph games relying connected fortune, but not large bid similar this 1 oregon the Ashes,” helium added, urging England to “evolve” alternatively than basal their method connected a azygous game.

Former pacer Stuart Broad, speaking connected Sky Sports, besides raised reddish flags astir England’s bowling setup. “I'd beryllium disquieted astir this Indian bowling onslaught astatine Lord’s,” helium said, highlighting the menace of Akash Deep and the returning Bumrah. “If it swings, you've got Bumrah who swings it truthful precocious and volition beryllium dangerous.”

With the 3rd Test astatine Lord’s starting July 10, some pundits stressed the request for England to reassess quickly. India, meanwhile, look primed to support the unit on.