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In England, following the second Rothesay Test against India, Ben Stokes, the England cricket team's captain, faced tough scrutiny after his bowlers struggled to take crucial wickets at Edgbaston. The match concluded with India achieving a significant 336-run victory, leveling the series 1-1 and displaying a dominant batting performance throughout. Captain Shubman Gill played a crucial role in this success, scoring an impressive 585 runs across the series, hitting two centuries along the way. Stokes expressed regret that his team's inability to capitalize on early opportunities allowed India to recover from 211 for five to reach a total of 587 runs. After the England team was dismissed for 271, Stokes acknowledged that had they capitalized when India was struggling, the match could have had a different outcome. Stokes mentioned that the team had put in considerable effort in the field, which might necessitate changes for the upcoming match at Lord's. He highlighted the importance of a clean slate as they prepare to face India again, underlining their capability to bounce back from difficult situations. Seemingly aware of the challenges posed by the new Indian captain, Stokes noted that his opponents had shown exceptional performance, particularly Gill, who holds the chance to break batting records in the series.