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Team India and England clashed in a riveting second Test at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, a match that witnessed several memorable moments. One such incident involved Ravichandran Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow on the fourth day of the match.
The heated moment
Bairstow fell victim to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery just 🌞before lunch, with the umpire signali🌞ng him out lbw. As Bairstow contemplated whether to review the decision, Ashwin, in a moment of jubilation, celebrated the wicket loudly as he walked past the departing batter. Bairstow, visibly displeased, exchanged a few words with Ashwin before moving away.
Here is the video:
B🐈airstow and Ashwin exchange pleasantries just prior to lunch.
— The Pinch Hitter (@LePinchHitter)
Ravichandran Ashwin’s previous engagements
This wasn’t the first time Ashwin found himself in the spotlight during this Test. Earlier, he engaged in a heated discussion with the umpire while batting, reportedly over warnings about his bowling in the danger area. Additionally, he drew fire from James Anderson for his positioning near✱ th👍e umpire while batting on the subsequent day.
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Ashwin stands near a milestone
Despite the controversies, Ashwin delivered a stellar perfo♐rmance in the match, securing a three-wicket haul in the second innings. His remarkable feat puts him on the brink of joining the elite club of bowlers with 500 Test wickets, with his🌺 current tally standing at 499.
Series levelled
India emerged 𒀰victorious on the fourth day of the match, bundling o🤪ut England for 292 runs and leveling the five-match series 1-1. The win was a significant turnaround for the hosts after suffering a defeat in the series opener in Hyderabad.