India, Aug. 1 -- First, a four-wicket collapse, then leaking 50 in just seven overs. It seems as if Team India woke up on the wrong side of the bed on Day 2 of the 5th Test against England at the Oval on Friday. From getting bowled out for 224 - just 24 added to their overnight total of 200 - to bowlers getting plundered left, right and centre, Shubman Gill and his team would want to forget India's nightmarish outing that unfolded before lunch. England, who are without Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and now Chris Woakes - because of a shoulder dislocation - but boy, they are dominating India as if it's a handicap match out there.

When the second day resumed, India were hopeful of reaching at least 275, but they fell short by 51 runs, allowing...