India stretch lead after Rohit and Gill depart
DHARAMSALA, India :India lost centurions Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill soon after lunch but stretched their lead to 158 on day two of the fifth and final test against England on Friday.
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Hundreds by Rohit, Gill put India in the lead against England
DHARAMSALA, India : Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both struck hundreds and combined in a burgeoning 160-run stand for the unbroken second wicket to put India firmly in the lead on day two of the fifth and final test against England on Friday.
Watch: Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction Goes Viral After Umpiring Blunder In Dharamsala Test
Rohit Sharma's expression said it all after a disappointing decision from umpire Joel Wilson on Day 1 of the fifth Test match between India and England in Dharamsala on Thursday. During the seventh over of India's innings, a delivery from James Anderson went down the leg side and brushed Rohit's thigh pad on the way but England decided to appeal for a catch. The umpire raised his finger in response but Rohit reviewed the decision immediately and his expression made it clear that he was not pleased with the decision. Replays showed that Rohit was correct and the decision was reversed.
Watch: Ben Stokes Clean-Bowls Rohit Sharma On First Ball Of Series, Leaves England Team In Disbelief
As Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill piled up their respective centuries on Day 2 of the 5th Test in Dharamsala, England captain Ben Stokes took the matter into his own hands, bowling for the first time in the series. Rohit and Gill looked in absolute control in the first session which was dominated by India. At the lunch break, Stokes was seen warming up with the ball, sending a signal that he could bowl soon. The England captain bowled the second over after Lunch and clean-bowled Rohit on the very first delivery.
Ben Kensell insists Hibs won't follow Hearts model as Bill Foley deal gives them an 'edge' over rivals
Ben Kensell reckons Hibs joining Bill Foley's multi-club network will give them the "edge" of Hearts and other Premiership rivals.
Padikkal makes test debut for India, England bat first in final test
DHARAMSALA, India : India batter Devdutt Padikkal earned his first test cap in the fifth and final test against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday.
Wood replaces Robinson for England, Rohit hails milestone man Ashwin
DHARAMSALA, India : England recalled fast bowler Mark Wood in the lone change to their side as they chase a consolation victory in the final test against India beginning in Dharamsala on Thursday.
England Announce Playing XI For 5th Test vs India, Make One Big Change
Right-arm seamer Mark Wood is set to replace Ollie Robinson in the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium starting from Thursday. Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series where the pacer has managed to grab four wickets at an average of 55.50 against the hosts and will try his best to create an impact in the match as it is the last one of the series.