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Yuzvendra Chahal Takes 4-Wicket Haul vs England, Breaks Mohinder Amarnath's 39-Year-Old Record At Lord's

Yuzvendra Chahal's clever variations complemented by Hardik Pandya's steady fast medium bowling saw India bowl out England for a manageable 246 in 49 overs in the second ODI at the Lord's on Thursday. However, it was Moeen Ali (47 off 64 balls) who took the attack back to the opposition camp with his audacious hooked and pulled sixes interspersed with slog sweeps as England's total had some semblance of respectability after the feared top-order promised much but delivered little.

Chahal shines as India bowl out England for 246 in second ODI

LONDON : Yuzvendra Chahal ripped through England's middle-order as the Indian attack dominated again to bowl out the home side for 246 inside 50 overs in the second one-day international of their three-match series at Lord's on Thursday.

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Cleans Up Jonny Bairstow, Traps Joe Root And Ben Stokes LBW

Yuzvendra Chahal was in great form in the second ODI against England as he scalped the wickets of Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali. Bairstow was his first victim as he bowled him out. Then he trapped Root and Stokes plumb in front of the wicket. Also, he got Moeen Ali. Chahal's solid performance meant that India are in driver's seat in the second ODI. If India win the second match, they will take un assailable 2-0 lead in the series.

"Pange Lete Hai Full": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli's Behaviour vs England And Why It's Good

The opinions surrounding Virat Kohli's lean patch, and its possible end, have been wide-ranging. Some have criticised the former Indian cricket team captain, while others are optimistic that he will soon turn around the corner. His recent show in the fifth rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston, has again got some critical response. He even had mild altercation with Jonny Bairtsow. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has now commented that Kohli riling up rivals is a good sign for the cricketer.

"Disappointed To Hear Reports Of Racist Abuse": England Captain Stokes Reacts

The fifth rescheduled Test between India and England at Edgbaston, that ended on Tuesday, was marred with reports of fans' complaints about racist abuse. Warwickshire, the English county whose headquarters are at the Birmingham ground, have announced several measures in a bid to stamp out racism after several fans reported incidents of abuse during England's recent Test match against India at Edgbaston. Police have already launched inquiries into allegations of racist remarks made on Monday, the fourth day of fifth Test, which ended with England winning a dramatic match by seven wickets.

The sky’s the limit for England as Ben Stokes’ ‘Bazball’ team turns Test cricket upside down

We are living in an age of wonders, at least with regard to the England men’s cricket team.

"He Can Do It If...": Wasim Jaffer On Joe Root's Chances Of Breaking Massive Sachin Tendulkar Record

Trailing the five-match series 1-2, England defeated India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit centuries as England chased a down a record total of 378 to level the series 2-2. While Bairstow has been in top form of late, hitting tons in both innings, Root continued from where he left last year before the final Test was postponed. With four centuries and one fifty to his name, the former England skipper ended the series as the top-scorer with 737 runs. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer feels that if Root continues to play Test cricket at this level for the next five-six years, he might break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the all-time highest run-getter in Test cricket.

Ben Stokes reveals ‘the nighthawk’s’ role in England’s bold new approach

It may sound more like a superhero alias than a role in a cricket team, but Ben Stokes has revealed how ‘the nighthawk’ exemplifies England’s mission to change the game.

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Yuzvendra Chahal Takes 4-Wicket Haul vs England, Breaks Mohinder Amarnath's 39-Year-Old Record At Lord's

Chahal shines as India bowl out England for 246 in second ODI

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Cleans Up Jonny Bairstow, Traps Joe Root And Ben Stokes LBW

"Pange Lete Hai Full": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli's Behaviour vs England And Why It's Good

"Disappointed To Hear Reports Of Racist Abuse": England Captain Stokes Reacts

The sky’s the limit for England as Ben Stokes’ ‘Bazball’ team turns Test cricket upside down

"He Can Do It If...": Wasim Jaffer On Joe Root's Chances Of Breaking Massive Sachin Tendulkar Record

Ben Stokes reveals ‘the nighthawk’s’ role in England’s bold new approach