On a Birmingham featherbed that suits their style, England were outplayed comfortably by Shubman Gill's India. Ahead of the third Test in London, there is speculation that England might resort to a more lively pitch.

England coach Brendon McCullum said he wants "something with a bit more pace, a bit more bounce, and maybe a little bit of sideways" from MCC head groundsman Karl McDermott, taking cue from last month's World Test Championship final where Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada found significant seam movement.