England skipper Joe Root, ahead of a busy 2021 for the Three Lions, has pointed out that he believes that his side are making good progress in the right direction. While stating that, he added that their goal for the year would be claiming the ‘Urn while keeping all the players fit and healthy.

Rishabh Pant, who reverse flicked James Anderson on 89, has stated that if he gets a chance to reverse flick a bowler again, he would definitely do it. The Indian wicket-keeper has further added that this knock was a very important innings, especially with the team under pressure.

Playing in front of his home fans, Axar Patel was a man on a mission at the world’s largest cricket stadium as on Day 1, the left-armer produced a masterclass on how to bowl on a turner to claim his second consecutive 5-wicket haul. Axar’s performance helped India restrict England to a paltry 112.