TFW Daily – Heather Knight retires. India in control - England India, Women's Test, Lord's Day 2

During Day 2 of the England Women vs. India Women Test Match at Lord's, India showcased a strong performance, placing England in a challenging situation. England started the day needing to surpass India's first innings total of 285 but faltered due to poor batting and exceptional bowling from India's Kranty Gould and Smriti Mandana's steady batting. By the end of Day 2, England found themselves 269 runs behind with only nine wickets in hand. Despite a decent start from some of England's batters, they struggled to adapt to the conditions and eventually fell apart under pressure from India's bowlers. Gould's performance was notable as she picked up multiple wickets, including that of Alice Capsie. India maintained control throughout the day, showing resilience when faced with missed chances. As the day closed, Smriti Mandana displayed impressive form, setting the stage for a potentially victorious outcome for India in the following days.