India’s first Test defeat at Leeds wasn’t just a blow on the scoreboard — it was a psychological punch. Despite five individual centuries, the Shubman Gill-led side slumped to a five-wicket loss, handing England a 1-0 lead and raising serious questions about India’s ability to close out matches.
Rubbing salt into India’s wounds, former England captain Michael Vaughan wasted no time reigniting his playful rivalry with Wasim Jaffer — a duo known for their sharp-witted exchanges on X.
Vaughan pounced on the opportunity moments after England’s win with a cheeky post aimed straight at his favourite sparring partner.
‘Evening @WasimJaffer14 .. Hope you are ok .. #1-0,’ Vaughan wrote, tongue firmly in cheek.
Jaffer, in trademark calm-and-clever style, replied, ‘Happy that a young Indian team got you worried like this. Enjoy the win Michael, we'll be back. #ENGvIND’
But Vaughan wasn’t done. He dropped a cheeky parting shot, ‘Could be 4-0 now Wasim.’
With four Tests still to play, India have plenty of time — and motivation — to bounce back.
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