India, July 25 -- Rishabh Pant's gritty half-century on Day 2 had given India a sense of control in the Manchester Test, but by Tea on the same day, the narrative had turned. England's aggressive opening stand had already dented India's momentum, and with the hosts just over 100 behind and only two wickets down, pressure is mounting, especially on India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah.

A telling visual emerged from before the start of the play on Day 3 that captured the attention during the first session. Bumrah was seen engaging in an intense chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel. Bumrah, animated and expressive, appeared to be leading the discussion, gesturing repeatedly that suggested a strategic rethink ...