Advantage England

I remember back in 1990 tour of England, when Azhar made the famous decision of putting the opposition 'in' and Gooch hit his career best 333 at Lords and needless to say, India caved meekly (inspite of Kapil Dev's historic four 6s off Hemmings, which avoided the follow on). Rahul Dravid, in his 100th test felicitation function talked about Azhar and perhaps repeated his hero's mistake on the 1st day of the 3rd test. There was absolutely no need to put in England but that is what he chose to do and the rest is history as they say.
Andrew Strauss, one of the Ashes heros, atlast found his touch and some bad close catching combined with a placid pitch and toothless bowling helped England to 272 for 3. Dhoni, Dravid dropped catches (what is new?) and except Munaf, there was no aggression in the attack. Pathan is now almost dishing out medium pace that can not be even considered anywhere near International standards and Bhajji always bowled a 'hit me' ball almost every over.
India is starring at a huge hole which they have unwantedly led themselves into and unless things turn around quickly on 2nd day morning, they are up against it in Mumbai heat and humidity.