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"Joy To Watch," Says England Great As Indian Batters Struggle Against Spinners Shoaib Bashir And Tom Hartley In Ranchi Test

England spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley dominated proceedings on the second day of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. On a surface where the guests posted a total of 353 before being bundled out, hosts India failed to replicate it, at least on the second day of the game. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 73 runs, India were reduced to 177 for 7. It was an unbroken 42-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel (30) and Kuldeep Yadav (17) for the eighth wicket that saved India's blushes on the day.

"Hindi Nahi Aati": Sarfaraz Khan Mocks Shoaib Bashir, England Star's Reply Is Viral. Watch

A lighthearted exchange between India batter Sarfaraz Khan and England spinner Shoaib Bashir has taken the internet by storm. The incident happened in the 103rd over of England's first innings when Bashir came out to bat, following Ollie Robinson's dismissal. As Bashir was taking his guard, Sarfaraz decided to have a go at him, questioning the England youngster about his Hindi language skills. While Sarfaraz was confident that Bashir doesn't understand Hindi, the England star caught him off guard with his response.

Pace Great Slams Ranchi Pitch As Rohit Sharma-led India Crumble vs England, Wonders Why Jasprit Bumrah Is Rested

The Indian cricket team got a rude shock on the second day of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi on Saturday. Their famed batting line-up was no match for England's bowling. After the visitors put up a 353, courtesy Joe Root's unbeaten 122, much was expected from the Indian batters. However, barring Yashasvi Jaiswal's 73 off 117 balls, none of the the batters including Rohit Sharma could score big. It raised a lot of question on the reason behind India's debacle.

"Honestly, We Didn't Anticipate It": India's Bowling Coach Opens Up On Ranchi Pitch After Batting Failure

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Friday said the pitch at the JSCA Sports Complex was not a rank turner but they did not expect to play so slow on the second day itself. The hosts were reeling at 219 for seven at the end of day two with England off-spinner Shoiab Bashir grabbed a brilliant 4/84 in his second Test. "Considering the nature of the games we've had previously here, the wicket tends to get slower as the day progresses," Mhambrey said after the second day's play.

"Briefly Crossed My Mind": Joe Root Wanted To Repeat "Stupidest Shot In English Test History". Here's Why He Didn't

Star with the bat in the fourth Test Joe Root believes that England has got themselves into a strong position after the end of Day 2 in Ranchi on Saturday. Root stayed unbeaten throughout England's first innings with a score of 122. After Root's classic Test knock, Shoaib Bashir introduced himself by steamrolling through young India's batting line-up.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid In Elite Club With Another Impactful Innings vs England

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his red-hot form in Test cricket and with a six during the first innings of the fourth Test against England, the young opener has gone past many legends, including Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Azharuddin, Rahul Dravid etc in terms of sixes hit in Test cricket. In the first innings, Jaiswal scored 73 in 117 balls, with eight fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of over 62.

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.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Has Yet Another Run Out Scare vs England. This Happens Next

The Indian batters faced a tricky time dealing with Shoaib Bashir's spin bowling on the second day of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. After the Ben Stokes-led England team put up a challenging 353-run total, Indian batters were found wanting in negating the challenge. Apart from Yashasvi Jaiswal none of the other top-order batters could score big. After the first four wickets fell, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan stitched a gritty stand.

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"Joy To Watch," Says England Great As Indian Batters Struggle Against Spinners Shoaib Bashir And Tom Hartley In Ranchi Test

"Hindi Nahi Aati": Sarfaraz Khan Mocks Shoaib Bashir, England Star's Reply Is Viral. Watch

Pace Great Slams Ranchi Pitch As Rohit Sharma-led India Crumble vs England, Wonders Why Jasprit Bumrah Is Rested

"Honestly, We Didn't Anticipate It": India's Bowling Coach Opens Up On Ranchi Pitch After Batting Failure

"Briefly Crossed My Mind": Joe Root Wanted To Repeat "Stupidest Shot In English Test History". Here's Why He Didn't

Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid In Elite Club With Another Impactful Innings vs England

England Great Calls Ranchi Pitch A 'Shocker', After Joe Root's Ton Does U-Turn

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Has Yet Another Run Out Scare vs England. This Happens Next