England, meanwhile, got off to a stellar start with two early wickets and prevented India from running away with the contest. James Anderson led from the front with a five-wicket haul as the visitors could only add 88 runs to their overnight score.
Despite England’s valiant effort, Vaughan believes that India are miles ahead. Speaking to Cricbuzz, the 46-year-old said:
Siraj and Shami should open the bowling for India on Day 3: Michael Vaughan
India had England on the ropes with two successive dismissals, but the hosts weathered the storm through their skipper Joe Root. Mohammad Shami pulled things back for India with a wicket close to stumps that left them at 119-3.
England’s openers easily negotiated the opening burst of spells by Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, and were largely troubled by the second pair of seam bowlers. Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shami were able to get the ball to talk and as a result, Vaughan believes they should open the bowling for the team.
England trail by 245 runs and have Joe Root (48*) and Jonny Bairstow (6*) at the crease ahead of Day 3.
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