In a surprising move at Edgbaston, the jerseys bearing the names of Indian Premier League franchises had more sales than the Indian Test jersey! According to a report of moneycontrol.com, all jerseys were given respect when it came to customers buying it. Currently, India is playing in Birmingham for the second Test against England. And there is a franchise store right beside the stadium. As per the reports, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who won the trophy after 17 years, are not getting the sole importance, but jerseys from all franchises are sold. Rather, on Day 1's Lunch break, IPL jerseys were sold more than the jerseys of India and England! And this has now sparked the debate: how big is IPL then! To remind the readers, IPL is also competing in the viewership race, especially with the famous football league, the English Premier League. The popularity is evident from the way Sky Sports, the official broadcaster for most cricket events, becomes noticeably more active on social media during the IPL than during even major international fixtures. Read also: Phil Simmons Leaves Sri Lanka Tour Midway Due to Medical Reasons India tighten grip as Siraj’s six-for leads collapse; Gill, Smith headline Day 3 At stumps on Day 3 of the second Test at Birmingham, India ended at 64/1 in their second innings, leading England by 244 runs. After piling up a massive 587 in their first innings—thanks to Shubman Gill’s commanding 269 and Jadeja’s 89—India bundled out England for 407, gaining a first-innings lead of 180. England, who began the day at 77/3, staged a remarkable sixth-wicket stand between Harry Brook (158) and debutant Jamie Smith (184*). However, Mohammed Siraj turned the tide, finishing with a sensational 6/70, while Akash Deep supported with 4/88. In the final session, India came out with intent. Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a brisk 28 before falling lbw to Tongue, while KL Rahul (28*) and Karun Nair (7*) took the score to 64/1 at close. With a 244-run cushion and plenty of time left, India hold all the cards heading into Day 4.