9 Reasons why India lost the Test series

#2 Preparations

England v India: Specsavers 5th Test - Day Two

At the start of the tour, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri both stressed over the fact that having the ODI and the T-20 series before the test series helped them gain experience for test matches in the English conditions.

But as they soon found out, red ball Cricket is a different ball game altogether. As to their surprise, the practice they did for the test series in those limited over matches helped them very little and all of the batsman barring Virat Kohli faltered at Edgbaston.

Lack of practice matches was also the reason that affected their performance in South Africa.

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#3 Constant chopping and changing

England v India: Specsavers 4th Test - Day Four

This has been the problem for quite some time now. Even in ODIs, they are not able to find a stable batting order due to this constant chopping and changing.

There are no questions that Kohli likes impactful players. Players like Dhawan and Rohit Sharma who can change the match in a short span of time. Rahane was dropped for Rohit Sharma in South Africa and here in England Pujara was not included for Dhawan at Edgbaston.

This constant chopping and changing is hurting their confidence. Players can't play freely if they are worried about their place in the side.