India thrash England by 336 runs
Akash Deep got a much-deserved six-wicket haul after he ended Brydon Carse's resistance to take India to a famous win against England on Sunday.
Prasidh Krishna provided the much-needed seventh wicket for India as he ended a 46-run stand between Chris Woakes and Jamie Smith as he dismissed Woakes for 7.
Jamie Smith hit his fifth half-century as England's hopes of walking away with a draw relied heavily on his shoulders.
India dominated the opening session on the final day of the second Test against England at Edgbaston after scalping three wickets. Akash Deep provided the best start possible to the visitors after he dismissed overnight batters Ollie Ollie Pope and Harry Brook
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