England vs India
Preview by Ganesh Chandrasekaran Jonny Bairstow has had middling returns in this World Cup so far, averaging only 35. He's hitting more headlines now after prompting a further lash out after initially suggesting that criticism has been too harsh against England. It might have just brought on more pressure on the team, but there's a theory that it's just Bairstow being Bairstow, looking for that extra needle to get him going. He's thrived on it in the past. And England might need it more than ever tomorrow. Not just because they are in danger of losing out on a semifinal spot but also because it could be the best way to break India's unbeaten roll. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have been outstanding in the last two games, but even when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was fit and playing, India did not concede more than 48 in a powerplay this World Cup. Their economy rate in the first ten overs of 3.72 is comfortably better than the next best (4.88 by England). It...