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India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

As the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England began on Friday, it also marked the latest chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Virat Kohli and James Anderson. Both are considered among the best in the world in their respective disciplines and when they come up against each other, it always leads to an enthralling battle. So it's no surprise that when the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a picture of the two sharing a laugh, it set Twitter alight.

"Pretty Unlucky: James Anderson On Stuart Broad's Most Expensive Over In Tests

Veteran England pacer James Anderson backed Stuart Broad, who was on the receiving end of an unwanted record on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Saturday. Coming in to bat at no.10 Jasprit Bumrah made light of a bowler of Stuart Broad's calibre hitting him for four boundaries and two sixes in an over while six runs came of extras in the Edgbaston Test. In the 84th over of the match, captain Bumrah started off by hitting a boundary, hooking him into the gap for four. Next, he bowled a wayward delivery to concede five wides.

"Sad To Lose My Record": South African Spinner Robin Peterson's Cheeky Reaction To Stuart Broad's 35-Run Over

England pacer Stuart Broad on Saturday bowled the most expensive over in Test cricket as he gave away 35 runs in the ongoing match against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham. 29 runs came from the bat from the bat of India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah while the rest were extras. As a result, Broad broke the record of South Africa spinner Robin Peterson as he ended up giving away 28 runs against West Indies in 2003.

Watch: "Boom Boom Bumrah On Fire" - India Captain Goes Bonkers With Bat Against Stuart Broad

Jasprit Bumrah is one of the finest fast bowlers of the modern era, but on Saturday he shocked everybody with some terrific batting against England in Edgbaston on Day of the fifth rescheduled Test. The victim of his assault was England pacer Stuart Broad, who ended up conceding 35 runs in an over - the most scored in an over in Test cricket. Bumrah kept punishing the short balls that came his way from Broad and scored 29 runs in the over. Ultimately, Bumrah ended on 31* with four fours and two sixes. India were all out for 416 in the first innings.

Jasprit Bumrah Goes Berserk As Stuart Broad Bowls Most Expensive Over In Tests

England pacer Stuart Broad might have 550 wickets to his name in the longest format of the game but on Saturday, the veteran bowler ended up bowling the most expensive over in the history of Test cricket as he ended up conceding 35 runs in the 84th over of the innings. Broad chose to bowl short deliveries, and Jasprit Bumrah, on captaincy debut, kept on slogging and as a result, the boundaries kept on flowing. As Bumrah kept on smashing Broad, the likes of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja could not stop laughing in the Indian dressing room.

Watch: Then And Now -- Rishabh Pant Tries To Reverse-Scoop Anderson Again

James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker in Tests among pacers, but that does not stop the audacious Rishabh Pant from going after him at every possible opportunity. When England toured India in 2021, Pant had stunned Anderson by reverse-scooping him for a six after the new ball was taken. On Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled 5th Test between the two teams, Pant attempted the shot again, reminding viewers of his versatility and talent. While the shot did not result in a boundary, it still showed how Pant is willing to take on any bowler, reputation notwithstanding.

India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

As the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England began on Friday, it also marked the latest chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Virat Kohli and James Anderson. Both are considered among the best in the world in their respective disciplines and when they come up against each other, it always leads to an enthralling battle. So it's no surprise that when the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a picture of the two sharing a laugh, it set Twitter alight.

James Anderson strikes as England enjoy early success in rearranged India Test

James Anderson picked up both wickets on his return to the England side as India reached 53 for two on a rain-shortened first morning of the rearranged fifth Test at Edgbaston.

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India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

"Pretty Unlucky: James Anderson On Stuart Broad's Most Expensive Over In Tests

"Sad To Lose My Record": South African Spinner Robin Peterson's Cheeky Reaction To Stuart Broad's 35-Run Over

Watch: "Boom Boom Bumrah On Fire" - India Captain Goes Bonkers With Bat Against Stuart Broad

Jasprit Bumrah Goes Berserk As Stuart Broad Bowls Most Expensive Over In Tests

Watch: Then And Now -- Rishabh Pant Tries To Reverse-Scoop Anderson Again

India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

James Anderson strikes as England enjoy early success in rearranged India Test