India Dominate After England Bowls First in Leeds

England's decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the first Test against India at Headingley faced scrutiny from former players, including Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, especially with the hot and dry conditions. England's fast-bowling consultant Tim Southee defended Ben Stokes' choice, noting that both captains considered bowling first due to Headingley's recent trends. Indian openers Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal both scored centuries, propelling India to 359 for 3 at stumps on Day 1. England's inexperienced bowling attack struggled with consistency, while India's batters took full advantage of favorable conditions. Despite the tough start, England remains optimistic as overcast weather and more assistance for bowlers are expected on Day 2. The match underscores the complexities and risks of bowling first at Headingley given evolving pitch behavior.