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Kiran More has called for patience with Team India after their loss to England in the first Test. Despite five centuries, India fell short as England chased down 371. More emphasized that building a strong Test team takes time. The match set records for runs but ended in disappointment for India.

Key Points: Kiran More Urges Patience for India After England Test Defeat

  • India lost despite five centuries in the match
  • England chased 371, a historic feat
  • More backs Gambhir’s coaching approach
  • Record-breaking runs but defeat for India
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Want to see team given more time because...: Kiran More backs Team India following their loss against England at Leeds

Former cricketer Kiran More defends Team India's Leeds loss, emphasizing the need for time as England take 1-0 lead in the Test series.

"Give some time to the Indian team for test cricket. A strong team will develop over time. – Kiran More"

Mumbai, June 25

Former cricketer Kiran More backed Team India following their loss in the first Test of the ongoing five-match Test series against England, saying it is a young team and should be given "more time" as a team is not built overnight.

Ben Duckett's masterful 149 set the tone for a historic run chase as England chased down the target of 371 to defeat India by five wickets at Headingley on Tuesday. With the win, England take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series.

Speaking on Team India's loss at Leeds, Kiran More told ANI, "Give some time to the Indian team for test cricket. A strong team will develop over time. There are wins and losses, but it's also important that it was a significant milestone for test cricket that the match lasted five days and featured multiple centuries. Indian test cricket is heading in the right direction, and I want to see the team given more time because you cannot build a team overnight. Gautam Gambhir should also be given time because he is a good coach..."

India scored five centuries in the first test at Headingley and became the first team to lose a Test match after scoring so many tons in a single game.

India now has the most individual test hundreds in a losing cause. In the first test, India registered five centuries: Yashashvi Jaiswal 101 (159), Shubman Gill 147 (227), and Rishabh Pant 134 (178) in the first innings, followed by KL Rahul 137 (247) and Rishabh Pant 118 (140) in the second innings.

Only once before did a team lose a Test with four hundred - Australia against England at Melbourne in 1928. Chasing a target of 371, England needed 350 runs on the final day of the test match.

Only Australia (404) has successfully chased a higher total on the last scheduled day of a test match, against England on day five of the 1948 Headingley Test. The 835 runs that India made in the Headingley Test is the fourth highest for any team to end up on the losing side.

England and India scored 1673 runs in the first test, the highest for any Test match between the two sides. The previous highest was 1614 runs at Manchester in 1990, which ended in a draw.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Kiran More makes valid points but we can't keep using "young team" as excuse forever. Our bowlers looked clueless in 4th innings - that's concerning. Batting was brilliant but test cricket is about all departments. Hope Dravid works on this before next match 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
So proud of our batters! 5 centuries in a test match is no joke 😍 Yes we lost but what an exciting match for cricket lovers. England played exceptionally well on their home ground. This series will be a cracker! #BelieveInBlue
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Amit S.
Problem isn't with batting - they did their job. Our bowling attack lacks teeth in overseas conditions. Bumrah can't do everything alone. Need to find genuine fast bowlers who can maintain intensity for 5 days. IPL money should be used to develop test specialists too.
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Sanjana T.
Historic match indeed! Both teams played wonderful cricket. As an Indian fan, I'm disappointed but not disheartened. This is why test cricket is the best format - full of twists and turns till last ball. Jaiswal-Gill partnership was pure class 👏
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Vikram J.
We need to stop this "moral victory" mentality. At the end of day, scoreboard matters. England showed how to play aggressive yet sensible cricket in 4th innings. Our team management needs to be more ruthless in team selection - some players are getting too comfortable.
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Neha P.
Can we appreciate Rishabh Pant's comeback? Two centuries after that terrible accident! What an inspiration 💪 The team will bounce back stronger. England have advantage but our boys know how to fight back. Next test at Lord's will be different story!

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