India were jolted hard on the back of a sensational comeback by England as they conceded the first Test in Hyderabad despite being the favourites to win it after two days. Ollie Pope’s sensational 196 filled with uncoventional play of sweeps and reverse sweeps, derailed India’s chances of a win before Tom Hartley’s seven-wicket haul ended any hopes. The Indian team looked out of plans when Pope was in the middle of one of the best knocks on Indian soil and he pushed the celebrated Indian spinners off their lengths and the Indian team off its plans.
