Birmingham, July 3 -- Former captain Nasser Hussain believes India has to stretch their innings for as long as they can because there "might" be a possibility of the Edgbaston surface favouring spinners, which could be the determining factor of the second Test against England in Birmingham.

On Day 2 of the second Test, India captain Shubman Gill continued to tantalise England's inexperienced bowling attack with his composed demeanour. Ravindra Jadeja beautifully played the supporting act as India cruised to a comfortable position while thriving on its batting depth.

With India in possession of two spinners on Edgbaston's benign surface, Hussain believes the trick to India's success lies in the time they spent at the crease in the first ...