England all-rounder Joe Root continued his strong bowling form by dismissing India skipper Rohit Sharma on Day 3 of the current third Test in Rajkot on Saturday (February 17). Root’s departure was the first breakthrough as India lost their opening wicket for 30.
The event occurred during the 12th over of India’s second innings. The off-spinner threw a full-length ball to the stumps, and Rohit missed the sweep stroke. The umpire ruled it not out, but Root encouraged England captain Ben Stokes to request a review.
The replays indicated that no bat was used after the ball was pitched in line. The tracking indicated three reds.
See the video of the dismissal below:
Rohit Sharma scored 131 runs off 196 balls in the first innings, including three sixes and 14 boundaries.
Rohit Sharma and Co. take 126-run first-innings lead against England in 3rd Test
India’s efficient bowling effort on Day 3 resulted in a batting collapse, with England losing their last eight wickets for 95 runs. The visitors were finally bowled out for 319, giving the hosts a 126-run first-inning advantage.
Mohammed Siraj captured four wickets for India. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja snatched two wickets apiece. Ben Duckett was England’s star batter, racking up 153 runs from 151 balls. His performance was packed with two sixes and five boundary hits.
The hosts were 44-1 at Tea on Day 3 with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease. They lead by 170 runs in the second inning.
India batted first and scored 445 in their first innings. Apart from Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja scored 112 runs from 225 deliveries, including two sixes and nine boundaries. Debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel both contributed 62 (66) and 46 (104), respectively.
Mark Wood emerged as the visitors’ best bowler, claiming four wickets. Rehan Ahmed also took two wickets.
Right now, a 1-1 draw is what we’re seeing in the five-match Test series between both parties.
