England Admits Toss Mistake After 336-Run Series Loss to India at Edgbaston

England's cricket head coach Brendon McCullum admitted that the decision to bowl first in the second Test against India at Edgbaston was likely an error, contributing to their heavy 336-run defeat. The pitch played better for batting than expected, allowing India, led by captain Shubman Gill's 269, to post commanding totals of 587 and 427 in their two innings. England captain Ben Stokes defended the tactic of chasing in the fourth innings, citing England's failure to dismiss India's lower order early on as a key factor in the loss. Despite the defeat, England are making squad changes for the third Test at Lord's, including the return of seamer Gus Atkinson and possible inclusion of Jofra Archer after a long injury absence. India plans to bring back their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the next match, after he missed the second Test to manage a back injury. Both sides are preparing for the series to continue with adjustments following the decisive second Test result.