Eng vs Ind (Watch): Mohammed Siraj removes Ollie Pope and Joe Root LBW with a sharp inwinger on the second day of the oval test
In a similar way, two important wickets sighed in India for a short relief Day 2 of the fifth test. Mohamed Shiraji The Shearing series locked up The Shearing In Skipper as they first hit Shearing Delivery Ollie Pope In front of the legs. He then deleted the inform Joe Root Another sharp incemer got a little low and caught the root on the pad. Double Blow provided India with much-needed lift during a test session with the ball.
Mohammed Shiraj strikes alongside Ripper as Ollie Pope Falls LBW
In the 25th of two innings, Shiraj brought the beauty that gave India a much needed breakthrough during a tough session. The ball quickly pitched to good length and hit the Pope with the backpad before he could react. The Pope was stuck at the fold and was beaten completely by pace and movement. The judgement on the field looked uncertain, but Shiraj was confident and immediately asked for a review. Hawk-Eye confirmed his instincts with three reds and sent Pope back for the 22. It was a key moment that boosted the team’s morale and gave India the opportunity to change momentum.
Here’s the video:
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Shiraj also removes Joroot LBW at a big moment for India on the second day
Later in the session Shiraji Again, they delivered beautiful bowling to reject the route and handed India an important breakthrough. Delivery was pitched outside length, pinched sharply and stayed slightly lower. A route, deeply caught in his fold, was hit by a knee roll before he could drop the bat. The confident charm was reviewed by route, but ball tracking showed three reds. It was Shiraji’s tired, well-earned reward for his disciplined spells.
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Here’s the video:
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