Coach mccullum

Coach McCullum: England Test coach Brendon McCullum expressed his delight at the team's "educated punt" on left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, who went from being belted around the park in the first innings to spearheading the team to a historic victory against India, marking a remarkable debut in Test cricket.

Hartley's Test debut Test was a rollercoaster, with the 24-year-old left-arm spinner despite conceding 131 runs in the first innings set aside a poor performance to pick a sensational 7-62 as England clinched a famous 28-run win over India in the Test series opener.

Speaking on SEN Radio, McCullum revealed that the decision to include Hartley in the playing XI raised eyebrows, considering his limited first-class experience. "Sometimes you've got to be a little bit brave with your selection as well. If you like a character and if you like the skillset, and you think he is going to suit the conditions, then it's kind of an educated punt."