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Shoaib Bashir Becomes Second Youngest For England To Grab Maiden Five-For In Tests

England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir became the second youngest bowler to grab a five-for in Tests for the Three Lions after a fantastic performance on the third day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday. Aged just 20 years and 135 days, Bashir picked up five wickets in his spell, dismissing the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja, apart from tail-ender Akash Deep. The youngster bowled a total of 44 overs in his spell, conceding 119 runs while sending down eight maiden overs.

Amid Controversy Over Joe Root's LBW, Ex-England Star Praises Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin For "Excellent Review"

Amid controversy over England batter Joe Root's LBW dismissal in the second innings of the 4th Test, former Three Lions pacer Steven Finn praised India captain Rohit Sharma and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the taking crucial review. This comes after former England captain Michael Vaughan had taken a swipe at the Hawkeye technology over Root's dismissal. The incident happened on the 17th over when Ashwin's delivery hit Root on the pads. While the umpire shook his head, Ashwin convinced Rohit to go for DRS.

How Kuldeep Yadav Defied Rohit Sharma's Field Placement Advice To Dismiss England Star

Despite conceding a 46-run lead in the first innings, Team India have managed to turn the tide on England on the third day of the ongoing fourth Test in Ranchi. India rocked England's batting order, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav inflicting the damage. Ashwin got the ball rolling with the wickets of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Joe Root, after which Kuldeep sparked an England batting collapse. The left-arm spinner refused to take India captain Rohit Sharma's advice, dismissing a well-set Zak Crawley on the very next ball.

Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

Rohit Sharma completed his 4000 Test runs during the second innings of the fourth Test against England at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday as he came out to bat during the 192-run chase. In the first innings, Rohit could not score much and was dismissed for just two while in the second innings, he is unbeaten at 24*. Rohit has not been able to capitalise on the starts that he has got in the series so far. In the four matches so far he has scored 266 runs at an average of 38 and at a strike rate of 65.35 with one century (131 in Rajkot). In 58 Tests, Rohit has scored 4,003 runs at an average of 44.97, with the best score of 212. He has smashed 11 centuries and 16 fifties in 100 innings. Coming to the match, India ended their day at 40/0, with skipper Rohit Sharma (24*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16*) unbeaten with 152 runs more to win the five-match series.

India close in on series victory against England after spinners wreak havoc in Ranchi

India are closing in on a fourth Test and series victory over England after the home side's spinners wreaked havoc on Day 4 in Ranchi.

India sniff series victory after spinners rout England

RANCHI, India :Spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav combined to rout England in their second innings and put India on course for a series-clinching victory in the fourth test on Sunday.

On Fan's 'Retirement' Poster For James Anderson, Ravi Shastri's Viral "Go On Long Holiday" Remark

England pacer James Anderson on Saturday picked up his 111th First Class wicket. He dismissed India captain Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test in Ranchi to achieve the feat. Since making his debut in 2003, Anderson has been a vital cog in England's Test setup. He is also the all-time wicket-taker in Tests among fast bowlers. As Anderson came out to bowl on Day 2 after England were bowled out for 353, the cameraman spotted a spectator who had a special poster dedicated to the England icon.

"Sab Log Dimaag Lagao": Rohit Sharma's One-Liner During Ranchi Test Leaves Commentators In Splits

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is famous for his one-liners and his quip just before taking a DRS review on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi on Sunday has gone viral. During the 30th over of England's second innings, a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja crashed into Ben Stokes' pads but the umpire was not convinced by the LBW appeal. Jadeja was completely convinced that the ball was hitting the stumps but wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel believed that it was drifting down the leg stump. Rohit was convinced by the discussion and with seconds to go for the review, he urged the players to 'use their brain'.

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Shoaib Bashir Becomes Second Youngest For England To Grab Maiden Five-For In Tests

Amid Controversy Over Joe Root's LBW, Ex-England Star Praises Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin For "Excellent Review"

How Kuldeep Yadav Defied Rohit Sharma's Field Placement Advice To Dismiss England Star

Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

India close in on series victory against England after spinners wreak havoc in Ranchi

India sniff series victory after spinners rout England

On Fan's 'Retirement' Poster For James Anderson, Ravi Shastri's Viral "Go On Long Holiday" Remark

"Sab Log Dimaag Lagao": Rohit Sharma's One-Liner During Ranchi Test Leaves Commentators In Splits