On Day 2 of the Headingley Test, Mohammed Siraj's spirited bowling went unrewarded. England fought back, led by Josh Tongue's 4 for 86, causing an Indian collapse from 430/3 to 471 all out. Rishabh Pant's spectacular 146-ball century, featuring signature somersaults, and Shubman Gill's classy 147 were highlights before Tongue dismantled the tail post-lunch, swiftly ending India's innings.
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