Laxman: Rahul's return to form and Bumrah's performance will make India happy
The first Test between England and India ended in a draw after day five was completely washed out
04/08Result
1st Test, India tour of England at Nottingham, Aug 4-8 2021
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![England]( "England")
183 & 303 -
![India]( "India")
278 & 52/1 (14 ov)
Player of the Match
04/08Result
1st Test, India tour of England at Nottingham, Aug 4-8 2021
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![England]( "England")
183 & 303 -
![India]( "India")
278 & 52/1 (14 ov)
Player of the Match
Harmison: Root, bowlers biggest positives for England
Praise for England captain and fast bowlers from Harmison
Match Day Spotlight: What makes Bumrah and the boys so good?
VVS Laxman and Steve Harmison discuss
Laxman: Saha, Sridhar deserve credit for Pant's improved keeping
The former India batter is "very impressed" with Pant's keeping in the Trent Bridge
Bell: England need Root to go as big as possible
Joe Root struck his second half-century of the match at Trent Bridge
How many overs do India need to bowl England out?
VVS Laxman and Ian Bell look ahead to the rest of the Trent Bridge Test
Bell: Ollie Robinson has shown great resilience
Ollie Robinson picked up a five-wicket haul in just his second Test
Matchday spotlight: Facing James Anderson
VVS Laxman and Ian Bell share some interesting insights from their experiences on how to face the England legend
Laxman: This could be a breakthrough innings for Rahul's career
He has tightened up his game and capitalised on the opportunity to open the innings
Laxman: Backing Pant to play his natural game
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will resume batting for India on day three with India 58 runs behind
VVS Laxman and Steve Harmison dissect Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli's dismissals
What did England's bowlers do right, and what did India's two premier batters do wrong? Here's our Match Day experts
#PoliteEnquiries: Is the rain England's second best batter?
George Dobell and Raunak Kapoor take your questions after rain washes out day five of the first Test between England and India
#PoliteEnquiries: Where would England be without Joe Root?
Raunak Kapoor and George Dobell take your questions after day four of the first Test between England and India.
#PoliteEnquiries: Could Jasprit Bumrah bat in England's top 6?!
George Dobell and Jarrod Kimber take your questions after day three of the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge.
#PoliteEnquiries: Is Anderson in Kohli's head?
George Dobell and Jarrod Kimber take your questions after day two of the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge
Root: The weather has robbed us all
Joe Root laments the final day of the first Test vs India being washed out by rain
KL Rahul on change of roles: 'It's not new or doesn't surprise me anymore'
India batter also talks about his mindset coming into the series and on playing Tests again
Root focused on getting the fun back for England
Joe Root reflects on day four of the first Test vs. India after his century keeps England in with a chance.
Robinson admits he had doubts over his career
Ollie Robinson discusses his fears after taking five wickets on return from his ban for offensive social media posts.
Anderson: Loss of Archer a huge disappointment
James Anderson is hoping Jofra Archer will come back stronger after the pace bowler was ruled out of the Ashes and the T20 World Cup.
Match Coverage
All Match NewsEngland and India docked two WTC points apiece for slow over rate
Both teams were also fined 40% of their match fee by match referee Chris Broad
What are the highest and lowest Test totals featuring four or more ducks?
And who holds the record for the most runs before lunch in first-class and Test cricket?
Virat Kohli: 'Certainly felt like we were on top in the game'
India captain hints at continuing with current template of four seamers and a spinner
Trent Bridge Test ends in a draw after day-five washout
Both teams get four WTC points each after intriguing first Test ends in rain-soaked stalemate
As it happened - England vs India, 1st Test, Trent Bridge, 5th day
Get your dose of analysis, stats and colour from Trent Bridge on ESPNcricinfo's live blog
