From Shikhar Dhawan to Jasprit Bumrah: 7 captains Rahul Dravid has worked with as India's head coach

India head coach Rahul Dravid said it was disappointing to lose the rescheduled 5th Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday (July 05) as the hosts thrashed India by 7 wickets to level&nbsp;the five-match series which was postponed last year 2-2. England chased down the target of 378 runs comfortably in their second innings with the help of unbeaten centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to pull off the highest-ever run chase in Test cricket.

India were ahead in the all-important Test match for the first three days as they aimed to script a historic series win in England with a 2-1 lead in their bag from last year. However, England got the better of Jasprit Bumrah &amp; Co., who struggled massively with the ball during England's second innings and managed to pick up only three wickets.

India have now lost their last three Test matches in a row overseas. They had suffered back-to-back defeats in the final two Tests against South Africa earlier this year and have now lost three in a row overseas. Dravid rued the missed opportunities in South Africa and said India have struggled to pick 20 wickets in a Test match over the last few months which is one of the major reasons behind the drop in performances.

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"It's been disappointing for us.&nbsp;I mean we had a couple of opportunities in South Africa as well and here as well. I just think it's something we need to look at, something we need to probably work on," Dravid told reporters after India's 7-wicket loss at Edgbaston.

"We have been very good at that over the last few years, in terms of taking wickets and winning those Test matches. But, yeah, we haven't been able to do that over the last few months. It could be a variety of factors: it could be maybe we just need to maintain that intensity, maintain that level of fitness, or maintain that level of performance right through a Test match," he added.

The 5th Test between India and England was originally scheduled to be played in Old Trafford in Manchester last year but had to be postponed due to COVID-19. India woud perhaps have wanted to close out the series last year considering they were dominant throughout and almost had a series win in their pocket.

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Dravid, who was not part of India's coaching staff back then with Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli still in charge, insisted situation of both teams were different during the series last year. However, he asserted he won't make any excuses for India's horrible show with the ball at Edgbaston.

"I don't want to make excuses. I wasn't part of the team then. India was on a roll at that stage. England were probably in a slightly different situation at that point of time. But they have come here on the back of three consecutive wins against New Zealand. We have had a long gap in between Test cricket, but no excuses," said Dravid.

India head coach Rahul Dravid said it was disappointing to lose the rescheduled 5th Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday (July 05) as the hosts thrashed India by 7 wickets to level the five-match series which was postponed last year 2-2.

India head coach Rahul Dravid said it was disappointing to lose the rescheduled 5th Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday (July 05) as the hosts thrashed India by 7 wickets to level the five-match series which was postponed last year 2-2. England chased down the target of 378 runs comfortably in their second innings with the help of unbeaten centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to pull off the highest-ever run chase in Test cricket. India were ahead in the all-important Test match for the first three days as they aimed to script a historic series win in England with a 2-1 lead in their bag from last year. However, England got the better of Jasprit Bumrah & Co., who struggled massively with the ball during England's second innings and managed to pick up only three wickets. India have now lost their last three Test matches in a row overseas. They had suffered back-to-back defeats in the final two Tests against South Africa earlier this year and have now lost three in a row overseas. Dravid rued the missed opportunities in South Africa and said India have struggled to pick 20 wickets in a Test match over the last few months which is one of the major reasons behind the drop in performances. Also Read: India drop below Pakistan: Updated WTC points table after England win Edgbaston Test "It's been disappointing for us. I mean we had a couple of opportunities in South Africa as well and here as well. I just think it's something we need to look at, something we need to probably work on," Dravid told reporters after India's 7-wicket loss at Edgbaston. "We have been very good at that over the last few years, in terms of taking wickets and winning those Test matches. But, yeah, we haven't been able to do that over the last few months. It could be a variety of factors: it could be maybe we just need to maintain that intensity, maintain that level of fitness, or maintain that level of performance right through a Test match," he added. The 5th Test between India and England was originally scheduled to be played in Old Trafford in Manchester last year but had to be postponed due to COVID-19. India woud perhaps have wanted to close out the series last year considering they were dominant throughout and almost had a series win in their pocket. Also Read: Edgbaston Test: India succumb to new low after England chase 378 as series ends at 2-2 Dravid, who was not part of India's coaching staff back then with Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli still in charge, insisted situation of both teams were different during the series last year. However, he asserted he won't make any excuses for India's horrible show with the ball at Edgbaston. "I don't want to make excuses. I wasn't part of the team then. India was on a roll at that stage. England were probably in a slightly different situation at that point of time. But they have come here on the back of three consecutive wins against New Zealand. We have had a long gap in between Test cricket, but no excuses," said Dravid.

'I don't want to make excuses': Rahul Dravid reacts to India's crushing defeat vs England in Edgbaston Test

Team India slipped to the fourth spot on the ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023 points table after their seven-wicket loss against England in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India were considered favourites to win the game ahead of the start of England's second innings in the Test match but an emphatic batting performance for the hosts saw them register a comprehensive win and draw the five-match series 2-2.

England rode on impressive unbeaten centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to pull off their highest-ever run-chase in Test cricket as they gunned down the target of 379 runs with ease in their second innings. Indian bowlers had absolutely no answers to the brilliance&nbsp;of Bairstow and Root as they struggled to pick wickets resulting in an embarrassing loss for the visitors.

Apart from the average bowling performance in England's second innings, Indian batters had also failed to deliver in their second innings which resulted in the team's humiliating defeat at Edgbaston. Despite dominating the proceedings across the first three days of the Test match, India lost the plot on Day 4 as England batted them out of the game.

With the loss, India also lost the chance to improve their points tally in the World Test Championship points table as they were overtaken by Pakistan at the third spot. India were also docked a couple of points for their slow over-rate in the Edgbaston Test apart from a fine of 40% match fee.

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India are now placed at the 4th spot on the WTC points table with 75 points and a win percentage of 52.08. Pakistan have now gone above them on the points table with 44 points but a better win percentage of 52.38. Australia remain at the top with a 77.78 win percentage followed by South Africa at the second spot.

Check out the updated WTC points table:

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India now stand on the brink of missing out on a spot in the final of the World Test Championship 2021-23 as they are in a must-win situation. India now have six Tests remaining in the ongoing cycle and will have to win each one of them to ensure they can finish in top two and qualify for the final. 
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Team India slipped to the fourth spot on the ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023 points table after their seven-wicket loss against England in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Team India slipped to the fourth spot on the ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023 points table after their seven-wicket loss against England in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India were considered favourites to win the game ahead of the start of England's second innings in the Test match but an emphatic batting performance for the hosts saw them register a comprehensive win and draw the five-match series 2-2. England rode on impressive unbeaten centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to pull off their highest-ever run-chase in Test cricket as they gunned down the target of 379 runs with ease in their second innings. Indian bowlers had absolutely no answers to the brilliance of Bairstow and Root as they struggled to pick wickets resulting in an embarrassing loss for the visitors. Apart from the average bowling performance in England's second innings, Indian batters had also failed to deliver in their second innings which resulted in the team's humiliating defeat at Edgbaston. Despite dominating the proceedings across the first three days of the Test match, India lost the plot on Day 4 as England batted them out of the game. With the loss, India also lost the chance to improve their points tally in the World Test Championship points table as they were overtaken by Pakistan at the third spot. India were also docked a couple of points for their slow over-rate in the Edgbaston Test apart from a fine of 40% match fee. Also Read: Where did India lose the plot despite a sizeable lead? Jasprit Bumrah explains India are now placed at the 4th spot on the WTC points table with 75 points and a win percentage of 52.08. Pakistan have now gone above them on the points table with 44 points but a better win percentage of 52.38. Australia remain at the top with a 77.78 win percentage followed by South Africa at the second spot. Check out the updated WTC points table: Also Read: England script history! A look at records broken by Stokes & Co. with emphatic win over India India now stand on the brink of missing out on a spot in the final of the World Test Championship 2021-23 as they are in a must-win situation. India now have six Tests remaining in the ongoing cycle and will have to win each one of them to ensure they can finish in top two and qualify for the final.

India drop below Pakistan: Updated World Test Championship points table after England win Edgbaston Test

Jasprit Bumrah has been enjoying a dream run for India in his first Test match as captain of the national team. The premier speedster has been on fire against England in the ongoing rescheduled 5th Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. After playing a sensational cameo with the bat in India's first innings, Bumrah breathed fire with the ball during England's first innings and continued his red-hot form in the hosts' second innings on Day 4 of the Test match on Monday (July 04).

After handing England a tricky target of 378 runs in their second innings, Indian bowlers struggled to get a breakthrough on Day 4. Bumrah came to the team's rescue and drew the first blood by cleaning up opener Zak Crawley on 46 off 76 balls to deny him a fifty.

Bumrah broke the 107-run stand between Crawley and his opening partner Alex Lees to get a much-needed breakthrough for the visitors. He didn't stop there and was quick to also get rid of Lees on 56 off 65 balls next. With his twin strikes, Bumrah turned the game on its head as India regained their hold in the Test match.

Bumrah also went on to break a long-standing&nbsp;record of the legendary Kapil Dev with the wickets during England's second innings. The former India captain held the record for most wickets by an Indian pacer in a Test series against England with 22 scalps in the India-England series in India back in&nbsp;1981-82. Bumrah has now surpassed his tally with 23 wickets in the ongoing series so far.

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Most wickets for an Indian seamer vs England in a series:

23*Jasprit Bumrah in England 2021-22 
22 Kapil Dev in India 1981-82 
19 Bhuvneshwar Kumar in England 2014

Thanks to Bumrah's twin strikes, India gained the momentum back in the Test match after it looked for a while that England would have a walk in the park in their run chase. The hosts were soon reduced to 109/3 after Ollie Pope was run-out on a duck in the next over after Pope's departure to pile on more misery on England.

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England now have Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow - arguably the two best batters in the team out in the middle with over 240 runs required to win the Test match and avoid a series loss. India were leading the five-match series 2-1 last year before the final fifth Test was postponed due to COVID-19.

The ongoing one-off Test match between the two sides will decide the fate of the series as India require a draw or win to clinch the series. If India manage to win the game, they will script history as it will be their first Test series win on English soil since 2007.

Jasprit Bumrah has been enjoying a dream run for India in his first Test match as captain of the national team. The premier speedster has been on fire against England in the ongoing rescheduled 5th Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Jasprit Bumrah has been enjoying a dream run for India in his first Test match as captain of the national team. The premier speedster has been on fire against England in the ongoing rescheduled 5th Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. After playing a sensational cameo with the bat in India's first innings, Bumrah breathed fire with the ball during England's first innings and continued his red-hot form in the hosts' second innings on Day 4 of the Test match on Monday (July 04). After handing England a tricky target of 378 runs in their second innings, Indian bowlers struggled to get a breakthrough on Day 4. Bumrah came to the team's rescue and drew the first blood by cleaning up opener Zak Crawley on 46 off 76 balls to deny him a fifty. Bumrah broke the 107-run stand between Crawley and his opening partner Alex Lees to get a much-needed breakthrough for the visitors. He didn't stop there and was quick to also get rid of Lees on 56 off 65 balls next. With his twin strikes, Bumrah turned the game on its head as India regained their hold in the Test match. Bumrah also went on to break a long-standing record of the legendary Kapil Dev with the wickets during England's second innings. The former India captain held the record for most wickets by an Indian pacer in a Test series against England with 22 scalps in the India-England series in India back in 1981-82. Bumrah has now surpassed his tally with 23 wickets in the ongoing series so far. Also Read: WATCH: England coach McCullum sends short-ball signal to bowlers, plots Iyer's dismissal in 5th Test Most wickets for an Indian seamer vs England in a series: 23*Jasprit Bumrah in England 2021-22 22 Kapil Dev in India 1981-82 19 Bhuvneshwar Kumar in England 2014 Thanks to Bumrah's twin strikes, India gained the momentum back in the Test match after it looked for a while that England would have a walk in the park in their run chase. The hosts were soon reduced to 109/3 after Ollie Pope was run-out on a duck in the next over after Pope's departure to pile on more misery on England. Also Read: Rishabh Pant breaks 72-year-old record with terrific knocks in Edgbaston Test against England England now have Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow - arguably the two best batters in the team out in the middle with over 240 runs required to win the Test match and avoid a series loss. India were leading the five-match series 2-1 last year before the final fifth Test was postponed due to COVID-19. The ongoing one-off Test match between the two sides will decide the fate of the series as India require a draw or win to clinch the series. If India manage to win the game, they will script history as it will be their first Test series win on English soil since 2007.

Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's record as he continues dream run in Edgbaston Test against England

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant took the England bowlers to the cleaners to notch up a stunning century in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01). India got off to a disappointing start on Day 1 after England won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first in the all-important clash. However, Pant then combined with Ravindra Jadeja to help India fight back.

Pant came out to bat at number five when India were reduced to 64/3 inside 23 overs. The likes of Virat Kohli (11) and Shreyas Iyer (15) too departed in quick succession after Pant's arrival before the left-hander joined forces with Jadeja in the middle to steady the ship for the visitors.

Pant looked in fine form as he toyed with the England bowling attack despite India being under massive pressure after losing half their side on 98. He raced to his half-century off just 51 balls before stepping up the ante to complete his century in just 89 balls. He went on to break MS Dhoni's record of the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper in Tests with his 89-ball ton.

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Dhoni had slammed a century off 93 balls in the Faisalabad Test match against Pakistan back in 2006 - a record which stood for 16 years before Pant broke it on Friday with his heroics against England. Pant has notched up four centuries in Test cricket so far in his Test career and is just one short of equalling Dhoni's record for most centuries by an Indian wicket-keeper in the longest format.

Dhoni scored 5 centuries in his Test career and currently holds the record for most hundreds by an Indian keeper in Tests. Pant has so far scored all his Test centuries overseas and is the only visiting keeper-batter to have scored two centuries on English soil.

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After completing his century off 89 balls on Day 1, Pant continued his onslaught against the England bowlers and went on to slam 146 runs off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. While he was dismissed by Joe Root in the final session, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 83 to take India to a strong total of 338/7.

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant took the England bowlers to the cleaners to notch up a stunning century in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01).

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant took the England bowlers to the cleaners to notch up a stunning century in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01). India got off to a disappointing start on Day 1 after England won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first in the all-important clash. However, Pant then combined with Ravindra Jadeja to help India fight back. Pant came out to bat at number five when India were reduced to 64/3 inside 23 overs. The likes of Virat Kohli (11) and Shreyas Iyer (15) too departed in quick succession after Pant's arrival before the left-hander joined forces with Jadeja in the middle to steady the ship for the visitors. Pant looked in fine form as he toyed with the England bowling attack despite India being under massive pressure after losing half their side on 98. He raced to his half-century off just 51 balls before stepping up the ante to complete his century in just 89 balls. He went on to break MS Dhoni's record of the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper in Tests with his 89-ball ton. Also Read: Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton against England on Day 1 Dhoni had slammed a century off 93 balls in the Faisalabad Test match against Pakistan back in 2006 - a record which stood for 16 years before Pant broke it on Friday with his heroics against England. Pant has notched up four centuries in Test cricket so far in his Test career and is just one short of equalling Dhoni's record for most centuries by an Indian wicket-keeper in the longest format. Dhoni scored 5 centuries in his Test career and currently holds the record for most hundreds by an Indian keeper in Tests. Pant has so far scored all his Test centuries overseas and is the only visiting keeper-batter to have scored two centuries on English soil. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah becomes India's 6th captain in 2022, shatters 63-year-old record After completing his century off 89 balls on Day 1, Pant continued his onslaught against the England bowlers and went on to slam 146 runs off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. While he was dismissed by Joe Root in the final session, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 83 to take India to a strong total of 338/7.

Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England