Gill misses hundred but India's lead swells against England
RAJKOT, India : Shubman Gill fell agonisingly short of a hundred but India extended their overall lead to 440 at lunch on day four of the third test against England on Sunday.
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India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin Set To Rejoin Team On Day 4 Of 3rd Test After Family Emergency
The Indian cricket team received a big boost on Day 4 of the third Test against England, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the player will rejoin the team on Sunday. Ashwin had taken a break after the conclusion of Day 2 of the Rajkot Test due to a family emergency. But, he is set to rejoin his teammates on the penultimate day of the match. In Ashwin's absence on Saturday, the Indian team did well in bowling out England for 319 in the first innings, with the four bowlers stepping up.
"Don't Know What's In Store": R Ashwin On Chasing Anil Kumble's Record
R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps. Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley in the final session on day two and became only the ninth bowler to scale 'Mount 500' in Test history. The 37-year-old Ashwin said he has no particular aim of pushing for more and try and get to Kumble's record. "The very simple answer is ‘no'… 120 wickets away. Every day is what I want to live for, and, I'm 37 years old. I don't know what's in store next,” Ashwin told the media after stumps on the second day.
"Tactical Error": Ex-India Star Questions Rohit Sharma's Captaincy With "Ravichandran Ashwin" Reference
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned captain Rohit Sharma's tactics during Day 2 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. Manjrekar wasn't pleased with Rohit's usage of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as the fourth and fifth options during England's first innings on Friday. Riding on Ben Duckett's quickfire knock, England got off to a fiery start in response of India's 445 in the first innings. Rohit introduced Ashwin in the 12th over after Duckett had completed his half-century in 39-balls.
On England Great's 'Deliberate Ploy' Dig, Ravichandran Ashwin Gives Epic Response
India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin received a five-run penalty for running over the protected area of the pitch on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test against England. As a result, the visitors started their first innings on 5 for no loss. However, former England captain Alastair Cook questioned Ashwin's gamesmanship, saying that it was a "deliberate ploy" by Ashwin to gain an advantage during his bowling stint. "Is it deliberate? Yes, it is. It's a tactical ploy that you can disturb the middle of the wicket because Ashwin wants as much help [as possible] when he can bowl," Cook had said on TNT Sports, the official broadcasters of the series in the UK.
Ravichandran Ashwin's Mother Asked Him To Bowl Spin, And Not Pace, Reveals Star's Dad. Rest Is History
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became only the second Indian after the legendary Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets. Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test in Rajkot on Friday. Ashwin is not only the fastest Indian to the milestone, but also the second fastest in the overall list in terms of matches, only behind Muttiah Muralitharan, who achieved the feat in his 87th Test. Ashwin, on the other hand, was playing his 98th Test before he pulled out of the squad, flying to Chennai to attend his ill mother.
Amid R Ashwin's Absence, Anil Kumble's "Have To Come To The Party" Appeal For India Star
Former India captain Anil Kumble has urged Ravindra Jadeja to step up in the absence of veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the ongoing third Test against England. Ashwin pulled out of the squad midway of the contest, flying back to Chennai to attend to his ill mother. India have brought Devdutt Padikkal as a substitute fielder, but he will not be able to bat or bowl for the remainder of the match. India are a player down with just four regular bowlers in their arsenal.
Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence Over Receiving Five-Run Penalty Against England
Ravichandran Ashwin made history by becoming the second Indian cricket team bowler ever to take 500 Test wickets but it was not the only thing that grabbed headlines regarding the veteran spinner on Friday. During Day 2 of the third Test match against England, Ashwin received a five-run penalty for running over the over the protected area of the pitch. As a result, England started their first innings on 5 for no loss. After the end of day's play, Ashwin opened up about the incident and took complete blame for the five-run penalty.