India Faces Edgbaston Test: Can They Overcome Jinx to Level Series Against England?

India's quest to level the series against England faces a stern test at Edgbaston, a ground where they have historically struggled. Following a painful defeat at Headingley, where a commanding position was squandered despite multiple centuries, the team is under pressure to overcome a long-standing unfavorable record.

The Indian team strategizes before a match. Can they break their Edgbaston curse?

India's record at various venues without securing a Test victory highlights the Edgbaston challenge:

• Old Trafford, Manchester: 9 Tests
• Kensington Oval, Barbados: 9 Tests
• Edgbaston, Birmingham: 8 Tests
• Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: 7 Tests
• Bourda, Guyana: 6 Tests
• National Stadium, Karachi: 6 Tests

Edgbaston has been a particularly difficult venue for India. They have played seven Tests there without a win, and the upcoming second Test marks their eighth attempt. Only Old Trafford and Kensington Oval have witnessed more winless Indian Tests.

Intense net practice session in Birmingham. Team India leaves no stone unturned in their preparation.

Despite dominating significant portions of the Headingley Test, India was ultimately undone by England's aggressive batting approach. Ben Duckett's impressive 149 and Joe Root's composed finish secured a victory for the home side, leaving India trailing 1-0 in the series.

Another defeat at Edgbaston would not only hand the series to England but also extend India's dismal record at the ground. Overcoming the pitch conditions and England's confidence will be crucial.

To rewrite history at Edgbaston, India needs to produce an extraordinary performance and overturn a jinx that dates back to 1967.