[WATCH] Siraj Sends Stokes Packing; England Skipper Throws Bat In Frustration In 1st Test Clash

England skipper Ben Stokes was visibly frustrated after falling to Mohammed Siraj on Day 3 of the opening Test in Leeds, Sunday, June 22. The left-hander edged one behind to Rishabh Pant after scoring 20 off 52 balls, leaving England at 276/5.

The breakthrough came in the 65th over of England’s innings. Siraj, operating from around the wicket, delivered a length ball that shaped away. Stokes, aiming to guide it square, could only manage a thick edge that flew to the keeper. The dismissal ended a promising 51-run stand between Stokes and Harry Brook.

Siraj erupted in celebration, letting out a roar before being mobbed by his teammates.

You can watch the video here:

SIUUURAJ Strikes! 😎

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Gill Leads India’s Fightback As England Lose Quick Wickets On Day 3

A disciplined bowling effort saw India regain control on Day 3 of the opening Test against England. Prasidh Krishna struck early, removing centurion Ollie Pope for 106 off 137 balls, while Mohammed Siraj dismissed England captain Ben Stokes shortly after.

At the latest update, England stood at 282/5 after 67 overs, with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith at the crease. Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s standout performer with the ball, having claimed three key wickets—Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root—on Day 2.

Earlier, India posted a commanding first-innings total of 471. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a fluent 101 off 159 balls, hitting one six and 16 fours. He and KL Rahul (42 off 78) provided a solid 91-run opening partnership. Captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant then put together a dominant 209-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Gill was the top scorer with a composed 147 off 227 balls, including 19 boundaries and a six. Pant entertained with a fiery 134 off 178, smashing six sixes and 12 fours. For England, Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue were the pick of the bowlers, claiming four wickets each.

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