India, Australia Face Scrutiny After Test Defeats

India lost the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy to England by five wickets, with new captain Shubman Gill receiving mixed feedback on his leadership. Brad Haddin suggested Gill should improve the team's fielding attitude, while Mohammad Azharuddin and Alastair Cook recommended patience and ongoing support for the young captain. Sanjay Manjrekar and others urged Gill to adopt more aggressive tactics, whereas Prasidh Krishna praised his bowler rotations and team atmosphere. Meanwhile, Steve Smith defended Australia's batting coach Michael Di Venuto from criticism by Ian Healy, emphasizing player accountability. Both Indian and Australian teams are facing scrutiny over leadership and coaching as they prepare for upcoming Tests. The Indian team is focusing on tactical adjustments and morale ahead of the pivotal second Test at Edgbaston.