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After ending Day 1 on a promising note with the bat, India found themselves on the back foot for most of Day 2 in the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. Despite posting 358 in their first innings, thanks in part to a brave effort from Rishabh Pant, who came out to bat with a fractured foot, the Indian bowlers couldn’t replicate the same intensity with the ball. England’s openers made full use of the favourable conditions, hammering the bowlers around and leaving the visitors searching for answers.
Anshul Kamboj celebrates his maiden wicket in Test cricket by dismissing Ben Duckett
One of the few bright spots in an otherwise tough day for India was debutant Anshul Kamboj. On the very first delivery of his 7th over (39th overall), Kamboj struck gold by dismissing the dangerous Ben Duckett, who was well on course for a century. Bowling a short-of-a-length delivery outside off, Kamboj extracted extra bounce, surprising Duckett who attempted a cut but only managed to edge it to substitute keeper Dhruv Jurel.
The reaction from the debutant said it all—he let out a massive roar, pumping his fists and celebrating with unbridled aggression. It was a special moment, not just because Duckett fell for 94, but also because it marked Kamboj’s maiden wicket in Test cricket.
Here’s the video:
, welcome to Test cricket!
Opens his wicket tally in style by removing a well-set Ben Duckett. 💥 👉 4th TEST, DAY 2 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia)
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England in driving seat after Day 2 heroics
Despite that moment of joy for India, the day belonged entirely to England. Duckett and Zak Crawley gave the hosts a blazing start with a 166-run partnership at a run rate that constantly kept pressure on the Indian attack. The Indian bowlers failed to extract the same assistance from the pitch as the English seamers, and inconsistent lines allowed England to take charge.
Earlier in the day, it was Ben Stokes who turned back the clock with his first five-wicket haul in Tests since 2017. His efforts ensured India didn’t build a bigger total despite promising starts. The second new ball proved decisive, and England quickly wrapped up the Indian innings after Pant’s gutsy knock while batting with a fractured toe.
By stumps, England had surged ahead, both in terms of runs and momentum. With the pitch still offering something for bowlers and India trailing in confidence, Day 3 promises to be an uphill battle for the visitors if they wish to stay alive in the contest.
