Coach Chris Silverwood admits England need improvement after Pink-ball Test defeat inside 2 days

The Indian Test pitch on which England lost in two days pushed the players to “extremes” but the experience will toughen them for the final clash of the series, coach Chris Silverwood said on Friday.

Trailing 2-1 to India after the 10-wicket mauling in Ahmedabad, Silverwood said captain Joe Root and his players must now find a way to “come out fighting”.

The pitch has faced criticism from pundits though the England management have said nothing publicly.