India vs England: Michael Vaughan concedes defeat in 2nd Test even before end of Day 1

After having faced a 227-run defeat in first Test, Team India has bounced back stronger in second Test at Chepauk with Rohit Sharma leading attack. swashbuckling opener put up 'Hitman' show at Chepauk as he brought up his seventh ton on Saturday while Ajinkya Rahane held or end strong. mammoth partnership between two which has w led India to 248/4 after 71 overs has forced former England skipper Michael Vaughan to concede defeat in second Test already. 

Taking to Twitter, Vaughan remarked that English were doomed as he predicted India's victory to level 4-match Test series. former English skipper also raised questions over visitor's decision to rest Dom Bess in second Test after having bowled brilliantly in previous game. Moreover, Vaughan also heaped praise on Rohit Sharma and his attack against Englishmen at Chepauk, highlighting that Indian 'seems to be able to hit a boundary off-spinners whenever he wants.' 

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India win toss, opt to bat in 2nd Test

All-rounder Axar Patel made his Test debut at Chepauk on Saturday as India elected to bat first after winning an important toss in 2nd Test. Patel was ruled out for selection in previous game after he picked up an injury during side's optional training. Winning toss at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Indian skipper Virat Kohli informed of three changes made to side. Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav has been included in India's playing XI after a long wait along with Mohammad Siraj. spinners Shahbaz Nadeem, Washington Sundar and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been left out of 2nd Test at Chennai. 

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Earlier in day, young Shubman Gill was sent packing for a duck after he was trapped for a leg-before--wicket (LBW) by pacer Olly Stone. Cheteshwar Pujara was next batsman to head back to Pavillion after edging one to slips off spinner Jack Leach's delivery. England were absolutely delighted after y dismissed Indian skipper Virat Kohli for a duck as Moeen Ali's delivery went on to crash stumps, leaving Indian run maestro baffled. However, Rahane & Rohit teamed up to stitch a 100-run partnership and counting. Sharma has been dismissed for 161 whereas Rahane is batting on 65 as pitch continues to become more spin-friendly. 

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