Ahead of the second Test against England, Mohammed Siraj practiced batting. Siraj found his bat broken. This caused a moment of surprise. The incident occurred during practice at Edgbaston. India aims to level the series after a defeat. Lower-order batting is a key concern for the team. Siraj's reaction to the broken bat showed his positive attitude.
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