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Mohammed Siraj's Honest Analysis Of Joe Root's "Stupidest In English Test History" Shot

Pacer Mohammed Siraj is surprised that a well-set Joe Root preferred to play a reverse ramp shot off Jasprit Bumrah and ended up losing his wicket to hand India advantage in the third Test in Rajkot Saturday. Root was batting at 18, having spent almost an hour at the crease. Trying to improvise, Root attempted a reverse ramp over the slip only to find Yashaswi Jaiswal at second slip. His partnership with centurion Ben Duckett (153) was steady but after his dismissal, England could not add even 100 runs to the total. The visitors conceded a huge 126-run lead.

"Severe Implications": Jay Shah's Warning To Players Skipping Domestic Red-Ball Games

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has penned a note to top cricketers, including centrally contracted and India 'A' players, emphasing the importance of domestic cricket for national selection. According to a report in the Indian Express, Shah warned the players that domestic red-ball games remain a "critical yardstick for selection" and non-participation in it will have "severe implications". According to the letter, Shah addressed "the concerning trend of players prioritising the Indian Premier League (IPL) over domestic red-ball cricket".

"For Me, Jaiswal Is Everything": Fangirl Posts On Centurion, Star's IPL Team Reacts

Yashasvi Jaiswal is now clearly the best performer for the Indian cricket team in the Test series against England. After a double ton, Yashasvi Jaiswal has now scored a ton against England. The left-handed opener is proving time and again why India can rely on him in the long term. The century on Saturday was a dominating one. Jaiswal's (104 retired hurt off 133 balls) second ton of the series was beautifully complemented by Shubman Gill (65 batting, 120 balls), who curbed his natural aggression as India ended the day at 196 for 2 in 51 available overs.

"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.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Is Not Something You See Often

Yashasvi Jaiswal ruled the roost on Saturday as the young India opener raced to his third Test century. During his second innings in the Rajkot Test match against England, Jaiswal crafted a superb knock that helped him reclaim his authority over the Three Lions in the ongoing five-match Test series. After a slow and careful start, the southpaw raced to his half-century in 80 balls before changing gears and competing his ton in 122 balls. Mighty pleased with Jaiswal reaching the three-figure mark, India captain Rohit Sharma erupted in joy in the dressing room. The reaction of Rohit is now going viral on social media.

"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.

"His Hands Are Just Butter": Adam Gilchrist Names Best Wicketkeeper To Spin Bowling

Australia great Adam Gilchrist heaped praises on England's Ben Foakes by terming him the "best wicketkeeper" to spin bowling. Foakes is part of the England team in their ongoing five-match series in India. Gilchrist is duly impressed with the glovework of the 31-year-old behind the stumps. Foakes failed to make noticeable contributions with the bat in the first two Test against India but his wicketkeeping definitely helped his side in the series. The player was involved in some crucial breakthroughs by the virtue of his stumping and catching skills.

Joe Root Slammed For 'Stupidest Shot In English Test History' After England Collapse vs India

England batsman Joe Root faced a torrent of criticism Saturday after getting dismissed off a reverse scoop to trigger England's collapse on day three of the third Test against India. Root attempted to reverse paddle India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on a ball outside the off-stump in Rajkot but miscued and got caught at second slip his latest batting flop in the series.

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Mohammed Siraj's Honest Analysis Of Joe Root's "Stupidest In English Test History" Shot

"Severe Implications": Jay Shah's Warning To Players Skipping Domestic Red-Ball Games

"For Me, Jaiswal Is Everything": Fangirl Posts On Centurion, Star's IPL Team Reacts

"Don't Know What's In Store": R Ashwin On Chasing Anil Kumble's Record

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Is Not Something You See Often

"Tactical Error": Ex-India Star Questions Rohit Sharma's Captaincy With "Ravichandran Ashwin" Reference

"His Hands Are Just Butter": Adam Gilchrist Names Best Wicketkeeper To Spin Bowling

Joe Root Slammed For 'Stupidest Shot In English Test History' After England Collapse vs India