IND vs ENG [WATCH]: Rohit Sharma hits a 151 kmph thunderbolt from Mark Wood for a huge six in the Dharamsala Test

In a commanding display of skill and determination, Team India asserted their dominance on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test against England in⛄ Dharamsala. After bundling out the visitors for a mere 218 runs in the first innings, India finished the day at 135/1𓆉.

In an exciting display of power-hitting and precision, captain Rohit Sharma led Team Indi💧a’s charge. With an💞 unbeaten 52 runs to his name, Rohit’s innings showcased his prowess as a leader and a batter.

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Suryakumar Yadav’s in awe of Rohit

Rohit’s teammate Suryakumar Yadav, known for his own batting prowess, took to social media to express his awe at Rohit’s colossal pull shot against Wood’s rapid delivery. In a tweet, Suryakumar simply wrote, “Rohit Sharma and Pull shot,” encapsulating the admiration felt by fans and ൲🎶fellow players alike.

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Spinners’ brilliance

Earlier in the day, India’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin continued their impressive form, with Kuldeep clinchi🍷ng a five-wicket haul and Ashwin scalping four crucial wickets. Their contributions played a pivotal role in restricting England to a modest total in their first innings.

England’s collapse

Despite Zak Crawley‘s valiant effort as the top scorer with 78 runs, England face♔d a batting collapse after his dismissal, failing to capita🌄lize on the promising start. India’s bowlers capitalized on the momentum, ensuring that England’s innings ended with a manageable total on the board.

Partnerships and milestones

Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal formed a formidable opening partnership, adding 104 runs to the scoreboard before Jaiswal’s departure at 57. Shubman Gill then joined Rohit, consolidating India’s position in the matchﷺ.

Rohit’s innings also marked significant milestones, including his 18th Test half-century and surpassing the 1000-run mark as India’s T💛est captain, a testament to his consistency and leadership on the field.

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