Eng vs Ind (Watch): On the third day of the Rishabh Pant Edgebaston test, we are honored with Harry Brook’s unique stroke.
An unexpected moment in the comic relief unfolded in between in the middle of a tense third day at Edgbaston Harry Brook and Rishab pants. middle EnglandA difficult task with bats, attempts to pull Brook’s loose delivery Washington Sundaal It made a strange turn, unintentionally bringing humorous boundaries. A quick, hilarious exchange with pants behind the stumps not only brightens the mood, but also introduced the spirit of friendship in which Test cricket flourishes.
Harry Brook’s accidental stroke and the witty joke of Rishab Pants shines on the third day at Edbaston
With 73.4 balls in the England innings, Sundar shortened one and dropped the foot side down. Brooke helped with that and tried a routine pull, but the ball slammed strangely behind the swing behind his bat. His body twisted and balanced, the ball leapt out awkwardly and rose above his pants’ head. At first caught by surprise, the Indian Keeper was able to see the ball drip down the elongated boundary. As laughter echoed across the ground, Brooke turned around and smirked, “A new thing!”, urged him to respond with a smile on his pants. The funny incident played instantly on the big screen, giving laughs from players on the field.
Here’s the video:
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– Starsports (@starsportsindia) July 4, 2025
Brook’s century is taller amidst the chaos of England
England is in deep trouble early on the third day of the Edgbaston Test against India. The first-class failures pushed them to the brink until Brooke stepped in in calm and fighting. At a critical stage in the match, he fakes the wicketkeeper and the game-changing stand Jamie Smith. Brooke’s presence in the crease stabilized the innings and gave England a platform.
Defying the collapse, Brooke sewed together a monumental 303-run partnership with record-breaking Jamie Smith to create a gentle, mandatory counterattack to rescue Britain from the miserable straits. Brooke’s patience stood out as he played a supporting role in the duo He reached the 9th centuryhas been the fastest English batter since. Herbert Sutcliffe (1929) achieved the feat in just 44 innings. This milestone raised his test average to an astounding 60.37. This was the second best active player with over 20 innings, only behind Sutcliffe among all England batters. Brook’s composition approach, technical maturity, and sharp shot choices under pressure proved instrumental. Despite Smith’s offensive talent, it was Brooke’s calmness to bring the innings together.
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