Fifth Test, day one: England 218 all out; India 135-1Kuldeep magic secures five-wicket haul for hosts
The hills of Dharamshala were alive with the sound of music but not even the eclectic blend of power ballads and dad rock pumped from the speakers between overs could soften the sense of dread among the England supporters at this postcard perfect ground.
As they sat there on day one of this “bucket list” fifth Test, puffer jackets zipped up despite the Kangra Valley being bathed in bright spring sunshine, they watched Ben Stokes and his men turn in a performance that somewhat undermined the captain’s firm rebuttal of departure lounge syndrome being a risk with the series already lost to India.
Ali Martin’s full report to follow here soon