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Ind vs Eng: Five things to look at Oval Test

LONDON : England is on the verge of putting to bed one of the most trying chapters in its test cricket history. India could still extend it, however, in the fifth and final test at

India TV News Desk Updated on: August 15, 2014 11:15 IST


INDIA TOP ORDER YET TO FIRE: Despite half of day two being lost to rain, the fourth test was won by England in three days, as it bowled India out for 152 and 161. India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was furious with his side's effort, and hinted he had been unhappy with his vaunted batsmen throughout the series. "To some extent, the performance of No. 8, 9, 10 and 11 so far in the series has camouflaged the question of the top order not performing," Dhoni said.

The biggest disappointment has been No. 4 Virat Kohli, who has a career average of 40 but a series average of 14. His shortcomings have been a big factor in India's inability to create scoreboard pressure.
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