[WATCH]- Joe Root Accidentally Dislodges Mohammed Siraj’s Watch While Running On Day 3 Of 4th Test

England batter Joe Root accidentally hit Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj’s watch with his bat while taking a run on Day 3 (Friday, July 25) of the fourth Test being played at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The incident occurred during the fifth ball of the 52nd over in England’s innings.

Siraj bowled a delivery down the leg side, which Root tried to flick but missed, and the ball struck his pads. As Siraj appealed with his arms raised, Root began running. During the run, Siraj came in Root’s way, and while trying to avoid a collision, Root unintentionally struck Siraj’s wrist with his bat, causing the watch to fall off and land on the ground.

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Mohammed Siraj was later seen adjusting his watch, reattaching both straps before wearing it again. Meanwhile, India opted for a review of the LBW appeal, but it was unsuccessful as the ball was shown to be missing the stumps.

Joe Root’s Century Puts England In Control On Day 3 Of 4th Test

England began Day 3 at 225/2 after 46 overs, with Ollie Pope (20*) and Joe Root (11*) continuing their response to India’s first-innings score of 358. The pair dominated the morning session, adding 107 runs in 28 overs and guiding England to a strong position at 332/2 by lunch. Pope remained unbeaten on 70, while Root was on 63.

India managed to make a breakthrough in the second session through Washington Sundar, who ended the 144-run partnership by dismissing Pope for 71 off 128 balls. KL Rahul took a sharp catch at first slip in the 77th over. Sundar struck again in the 81st over, removing Harry Brook for just three runs.

Meanwhile, Joe Root continued his impressive innings, reaching his 38th Test hundred off 178 deliveries. At the tea break on Day 3, England were well placed at 433/4 after 102 overs, with Root unbeaten on 121 and Ben Stokes on 36.

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