On the third day of the ongoing first Test between India and England in Chennai, England skipper Joe Root grabbed a one-handed stunner to dismiss India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane.
It all happened in the 27th over of India’s first innings. Rahane stepped out of his crease to drive a Dominic Bess delivery through the 🌱cover region. However, Root, who♏ had no time to move towards the ball, timed his dive to perfection to put on display a praiseworthy effort.
Coming i𒈔n to bat at No. 5 in♈ the 25th over, Rahane departed after scoring just one run.
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar during commentatory hailed the England captain for taking a blinder in the Chennai Test. “Joe Root can do nothing wrong,” Gavaskar said.
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Chasing England’s first innings total of 578, India were 257 for 6 in 74 overs at the close of play.
Oh well, now Rah♛ane gives it straight into the 𒊎hands of Root. India in deep trouble here.
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With India still traili🤡ng by over 300 runs, the hosts a♍re in real danger of being asked to follow on and bat again.
Brief scores: India 257/6 (Rishabh Pant 91, Cheteshwar Pujara 73; Dom Bess 4-55, Jofra Archer 2-52) trail England 578 (Joe Root 218, Dominic Sibley 87; Jasprit Bumrah 3-84) by 321 runs.
