Pitch is slow but no excessive spin: Axar Patel

Axar Patel was preferred over Kuldeep Yadav in India's playing XI and proved to be the most economical bowler on the first day of the match against England. Despite the pitch not having excessive spin, Axar managed to effect a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Jonny Bairstow.

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