England eye lead after Bashir wrecks India in Ranchi
RANCHI, India :Shoaib Bashir ripped the heart out of India's batting lineup to keep England on course for a handy first innings lead on day two of the fourth test in Ranchi on Saturday.
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"Got Confused": Ex-India Stars' Take On 'Spoilt For Choice' Rohit Sharma's Tactics In Ranchi Test
Former India cricketers RP Singh and Aakash Chopra opened up on captain Rohit Sharma's tactics during Day 1 of the ongoing 4th Test against England in Ranchi. RP Singh and Chopra felt that Rohit underbowled left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav on the opening day. Kuldeep bowled just 10 overs on Day 1, and had to wait until the 42nd over to get his chance. Despite failing to bag a wicket, Kuldeep was India's second most economical bowler at the JSCA Stadium after Ravindra Jadeja.
England Great Calls Ranchi Pitch A 'Shocker', After Joe Root's Ton Does U-Turn
The pitch at Ranchi for the fourth India vs England Test has been under lot of focus. Though so far, there are demons as such which are likely to create a noise, the discussions around it have been immense. From confusing Ben Stokes on the eve of the Test match to being referred to as 'shocker, the Ranchi pitch has seen it all. On Saturday, on Day 2 of the game, Ollie Robinson gifted away his wicket after making a career-best 58 that resulted in England's first innings ending at 353 even as Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122.
Sunil Gavaskar 'Disappointed' With Joe Root, India Great Trolls England With 'Reverse Scoop' Quip
Joe Root played a very uncharacteristic knock to what England cricket team has been used to playing in recent times. He shunned the Bazball approach with wickets falling at the other end, and took England to safety with a solid hundred on the first day of the 4th India vs England Test. On Day 2, Root remained unbeaten on 122 as India bowled out England for 353 in their first innings. Former England skipper Root scored 10 boundaries during his unconquered 274-ball innings.
India lose Rohit replying to England's 353
RANCHI, India : India reached 34 for one, losing skipper Rohit Sharma cheaply in their reply to England's first innings total of 353 on day two of the fourth test in Ranchi on Saturday.
Watch: "Mujhe Bhi Darr Lagta Hai", Yashasvi Jaiswal's Hilarious Interaction With Fan Girl
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the name on every Indian cricket fan's lips. The young opening batter struck his second Test in the Rajkot Test, playing a crucial role in India's 434-run victory against England in the match. As the cricket world goes ga-ga over Jaiswal's consistency at such a young age, a video of his has emerged on social media where the batter referred to a teammate of his, admitting that he is 'afraid of him'.
India vs England: After 200, Yashasvi Jaiswal Showcases Leg-Spin Too. Here's Why Anil Kumble Will Be Proud
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma sprung a surprise as he handed the ball to youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final over of Day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi on Friday. Jaiswal has been a revelation with the bat in the five-match series till now with consecutive double tons against the visitors. However, this was the first time that he bowled in the series and a lot of experts as well as fans were taken aback by his leg-spin bowling. The reason behind Rohit's decision is not clearly known but it would have made legendary India spinner Anil Kumble extremely happy.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes At Cameraperson During DRS Review. This Is The Reason
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was visibly upset with the cameraperson as the giant screen kept showing him during a DRS review on Day 1 of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi on Friday. The incident happened when Rohit asked for a DRS review after Ravindra Jadeja struck batter Ben Foakes on his pads but the umpire judged it not-out. While the review was underway, the giant screen kept showing Rohit before the India skipper made his irritation clear and asked the camera operator to show the replay instead. The video of the entire incident has gone viral on social media.