Dom Sibley has just two three-figure scores from 38 Test innings and averages below 30. The numbers are quite ordinary for an opening batsmen of an international side.
Speaking on the BBC’s Test Match podcast, Michael Vaughan said that Sibley appears to have maxed out at this level.
The former Ashes-winning skipper was also critical of the selectors for not being ruthless enough. He reckons that the whole set-up has become too reactionary rather than proactive.
Michael Vaughan has been vocal about replacing Dom Sibley with Haseeb Hameed and playing Ollie Pope at No.3.
“The Shami wicket towards the end feels like a big momentum shift” – Michael Vaughan
It was a similar script for England at the start of the innings on Day 2, losing two wickets for just 23 runs. Opener Rory Burns built up a good partnership with skipper Joe Root for the third wicket.
Mohammed Shami provided India with a breakthrough in the last half hour of play, breaking the 85-run stand. Michael Vaughan believes this dismissal of Burns has shifted the momentum of the game towards India.
Jonny Bairstow survived the remaining four overs along with Joe Root. England closed Day 2 at 119/3 trailing India by 245 runs.
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