England 31 for no loss in reply to India's 445
RAJKOT, India :England made 31 for no loss in their cautious reply to India's first innings total of 445 on day two of the third test between the sides in Rajkot on Friday.
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India vs England: R Ashwin's Bizarre Mistake Cost 5 Runs. Ben Stokes' Side To Start Batting At 5/0
India were on Friday handed a five-run penalty for a second offence of their batters running on the middle of the pitch during the third Test against England in Rajkot. The penalty means England will start their first innings at 5/0 without even a ball being bowled. India were penalised as a result of all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin running along the middle of the pitch. Ashwin was reprimanded by on-field umpire Joel Wilson.
India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan Heartbroken After Terrible Run Out On Debut, Pictures Go Viral
India batter Sarfaraz Khan's hard work came to fruition when he smashed a stylish 62 of 66 balls while coming in at number six as he put on a sparkling show of batting on Day 1 of the third Test against England and looked on course to hit a big score. However, miscommunication with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the middle cut short his lovely debut innings as he was run out by Mark Wood at the non-striker's end. Sarfaraz spiced up a solid day for the hosts slamming a spectacular 62 off 66 deliveries before falling prey to a miscommunication.
Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England
India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday showcased his prowess with the bat as he became the third Indian player to achieve over 3000 runs and more than 250 wickets in Tests. Jadeja achieved the milestone during the third Test against England in Rajkot, where he notched up a crucial century to entertain the home crowd. Former India captain Kapil Dev tops the elite list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches while star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has so far slammed 3,271 runs and taken 499 wickets in 98 matches.
India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan Breaks Silence On Run Out Mix-Up, Reveals Ravindra Jadeja's Message
In recent history, rarely has any player's international debut made so much noise as Sarfaraz Khan's. And there was every reason for it to happen. Sarfaraz Khan has been one of the most consistent performers in Indian domestic cricket over the past few years. However, the BCCI selectors took their time to rope him in the Indian cricket team. When it happened in Rajkot in the third India vs England Test, there were emotional scenes as his father and wife could not stop their tears. Sarfaraz Khan repaid their faith with a confident innings.
"My Wrong Call": Ravindra Jadeja's Viral Apology After Sarfaraz Khan's Run Out
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has apologised to debutant batter Sarfaraz Khan after the latter got run out following a mix-up with him during Day 1 of the ongoing 3rd Test in Rajkot. Sarfaraz was batting on 62 before a terrible mix-up between him and Jadeja ended his innings prematurely. Mark Wood affected a direct run out with Sarfaraz well short of his crease at the non-striker's end. Jadeja took to social media after stumps on Day 1, admitting that it was his "wrong call" which led to Sarfaraz's dismissal.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Disgusted As On Song Sarfaraz Khan Departs After Mix-up With Ravindra Jadeja
A long-cherished dream for Sarfaraz Khan and his family came to fruition on Thursday as the Mumbai batter made his international debut. A consistent performer in doemstic cricket, Sarfaraz Khan had to wait for long for his international career to kick-start. When Anil Kumble handed him the Test cap, Sarfaraz Khan's family could not hold back their tears. Sarfaraz Khan then notched his maiden fifty in Test cricket in just 48 balls. He looked primed to play a big knock but then got run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja.
Sarfaraz Khan Run Out: Ravindra Jadeja At Fault? Anil Kumble Says This About His "Decision-Making"
Sarfaraz Khan's debut in the third India vs England Test was the most talked about subjest on Day 1 in Rajkot. The Mumbai batter is one of the most consistent performers in Indian domestic circuit and yet he had to wait for long for his international debut. However, when it happenned, he looked set to play a big knock. He came in with India four down and Ravindra Jadeja batting in his 80s at the other end. Sarfaraz, however, did not show any nerves and dealt in boundaries.