India's pacer Jasprit Bumrah expressed his frustration when his appeal for a wicket was turned down by the umpire and teammate KS Bharat advised skipper Rohit Sharma not to take a review. However, Bumrah was proven right when the replay showed the ball would have hit the leg stump. In the next over, Bumrah got his revenge by dismissing Ben Duckett, who was England's top performer in the morning session.
England's hunt for a record 399 becomes tense as Ravichandran Ashwin takes a crucial wicket on Day 3 of the second Test. The Indian veteran bowled impressively, removing opener Ben Duckett with a stunning catch from wicket-keeper Srikar Bharat. The Indian camp was relieved with the wicket and captain Rohit Sharma was in ecstasy as the players celebrated the breakthrough. Despite the tense moment, England remains a formidable opponent in the ongoing series. Politics Indian team makes crucial wicket to halt England's pursuit for record total Indian veteran Ashwin removes opener Duckett with remarkable catch from wicket-keeper Bharat, giving India a much-needed wicket on Day 3 of the second Test. The Indian camp was relieved with the dismissal, helping them to maintain their lead in the series. Despite the tense moment, England remains a formidable opponent in the ongoing series.
As KS Bharat's disappointing performance in the second Test against England leads to concerns about his place in the Indian Test team, cricket writer Jatin Khandelwal analyzes his struggles and potential replacement options. Despite being given multiple opportunities, Bharat has failed to make an impact with the bat, leading to speculation about possible replacements such as Dhruv Jurel and Ishan Kishan. With his spot in the team on the line, all eyes will be on Shubman Gill as he tries to make a case for himself in the upcoming Tests.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first two Test matches against England, with Rohit Sharma leading the team. Young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel received his maiden India call-up debuting alongside KL Rahul and KS Bharat. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer retained their places despite underperforming in the Proteas tour. Due to the inclusion of three spinners in Ashwin, Jadeja, and Axar, KL Rahul may not continue as the wicketkeeper.