During the second Test against England in Vizag on Saturday (February 3), Team India captain Rohit Sharma had a comical interaction with umpire Marais Erasmus regarding a DRS review. The incident occurred after the 26th over of England’s first innings, where Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root on the fourth delivery and followed it with a superb yorker to Jonny Bairstow on the next ball.
Bairstow, on his first ball, failed to bring his bat down quickly enough, resulting in the ball striking his boots. Bumrah and the Indian fielders appealed for LBW, but the umpire, Marais Erasmus, dismissed the appeal. After some consideration, Rohit Sharma contemplated using the DRS by discussing it with the wicket-keeper and bowler but ultimately chose not to.
In a lighthearted manner, he asked the umpire, “What do you think?” The umpire responded, “It is too late now.” Rohit chuckled and proceeded to set the field for the next over.
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🔊 Another day, another Rohit Sharma classic 😂#INDvsENG #BazBowled pic.twitter.com/UI5AwmYG78
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) February 3, 2024
India secured a 143-run lead in the 2nd Test after Jasprit Bumrah claimed a six-wicket haul
During the morning session on Day 2 of the 2nd Test, India scored an additional 60 runs before being all-out at 396 in their first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed with his maiden Test double century, contributing significantly to India’s total. In a remarkable display of reverse swing, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah claimed six wickets for 45 runs, dismantling the English middle order and propelling India into a favourable position in the match.
Kuldeep Yadav provided valuable support, securing three wickets for 71 runs as the visitors were dismissed for 253 in 55.5 overs. Rohit Sharma (13*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15*) then batted for five overs, guiding India to a score of 28/0 before the close of play on Day 2.
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