Harmison: India’s Strategy Against Duckett Was Flawed in Leeds Test

Steve Harmison, reflecting on the first Test at Headingley, expressed his opinion on India’s tactical shortcomings against Ben Duckett. Harmison observed that India didn’t seem prepared to dismiss Duckett, who went on to dominate the game with his impressive batting. He noted a lack of strategic planning from India, including incorrect bowling lengths and lines, which Duckett capitalized on. Harmison also criticized the fielding setup, which allowed England to score easily. The match concluded with England winning, successfully chasing down 371 runs, with Duckett playing a pivotal role with his score of 149. This defeat marked a historic moment for India, as they became the first team to lose a Test match despite having five players score centuries. Captain Shubman Gill faced his first Test defeat.