Akash Deep took six wickets as India crushed England by 336 runs to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday after they bowled out the hosts for 271 to claim their first test victory at Edgbaston. India had never won at Edgbaston in eight tests,

A new era kicked off under Shubman Gill's leadership as India crushed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah's absence didn't really affect India's plans as Akash Deep emerged as the flagbearer with a match-winning 10-wicket haul.

India's captain Shubman Gill lauded Akash Deep's performance after they thrashed England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, levelling the five-match series 1-1 and securing a historic first-ever Test win at the iconic venue.

Lord's takes centre stage on Thursday as England and India get back to business in the third Test, where Richard Mann is predicting more hard work for the bowlers.

India were closing on an emphatic series-levelling win in the second test against England on Saturday as the hosts stumbled to 72-3 at the close on day four chasing an unlikely victory target of 608.

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Play on the final day of the second test between England and India was delayed on Sunday due to rain at Edgbaston, with the hosts 72-3 chasing a mammoth target of 608 runs to win.

A general view of the field of play with the rain covers on due to the rain ahead of day five of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Sunday, .

Play finally began on Day 5 of the second test between England and India on Sunday after a delay of one hour and 40 minutes because of wet weather. England resumed on 72-3 and most likely was looking to bat for a draw,