Jonny Bairstow took five catches, but it was his squandered opportunities that earned him criticism after England lost a close encounter in Birmingham.
India’s squad for the two-match Test series in West Indies is likely to be announced by next week.
The series also marks the beginning of India’s campaign in the third edition of the World Test Championship. Despite reaching the final on the previous two editions, India were outplayed by New Zealand and then Australia in English conditions.
The heavy defeat to Australia in the last final has given rise to questions about the future of a few senior members of the squad
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