New Delhi: Jamie Smith named his name in the record book with an unbeaten 184-the highest-pre-test score by England wicketkeeper-while Harry Brook scored a fluent 158, but India still finished 3 on the second test day in Edgbaston, which is under control of more than 200 runs.England was reeling at 84/5 and was still more than 500 runs behind when Smith went to join Brook at the beginning of the day, when Mohammad Sirj gave a double blow, which also included Ben Stokes to the first golden duck of his Test career. The pair then mounted a stunning fightback, in which Brooke got 303 runs for the sixth wicket before the fall of Brooke.By the time England were excluded for 407, Smith had overtaken Alec Stewart’s previous record for the highest score by England wicketkeeper – 173 vs New Zealand in 1997.“Very tired, but it was nice to be out with Smaj (Jamie Smith) …” Brooke said after the stump.
Sirj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/88), who replaced Jasprit Bumrah for testing, shared all ten wickets between them, in an innings that included six ducks.The series ended 0–1, India ended at 64/1, with a commanding 244-run lead and two in the match.“India is in front in the minute, but three wickets in the morning and you never know. Everything in cricket is so soon. I was cramping on my right side – not ideal. The Indian bowlers bowled well. He attacked the crease wide and targeted all three stumps.” Brook said. “
