England`s Brook and Smith Spark Stunning Recovery

England`s Brook and Smith orchestrate a stunning recovery, but the challenge against India looms large at Edgbaston.

England found themselves in dire straits at Edgbaston, teetering on the brink at 84-5, when the duo of Harry Brook and Jamie Smith ignited a remarkable counterattack. Mohammed Siraj had sent shockwaves through the English camp, dismissing both Joe Root and Ben Stokes in a breathtaking sequence of deliveries. However, Brook, with his composed 91, and Smith, who blazed to a century off just 80 balls, turned the tide with a formidable partnership of 165 runs.

By the close of play, England had clawed their way back to 297-5, yet they still trail India by a daunting 290 runs, following India`s mammoth first innings total of 587, spearheaded by Shubman Gill`s record-breaking 269. The pressure mounts as England aims to avoid the follow-on, with the series currently standing at 1-0 in their favor after clinching victory in the first Test at Headingley. For more insights, check out Cricket News and England Cricket Updates.

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