After finishing day 1 on a promising note with bat, India Found on the back leg for most of the day in the ongoing fourth test England Old Trafford, in Manchester. Despite posting 358 in his first innings, thanks for a brave effort Rishabh PantWho came out to bat with a fracture leg, the Indian bowlers could not repeat the same intensity with the ball. England openers made full use of favorable conditions, hammering the bowlers around and left the visitors in search of north.
Anashul Kamboj celebrates his first wicket in Test cricket by rejecting Ben Docket
For India, otherwise one of some bright places was a debutant in a difficult day. Anshul KambojOn the first delivery of his 7th over (39th total), Kamboj rejected the dangerous and hit gold Ben docketWhich was well for a century. Outside a short length delivery outside, Kamboj took out an additional bounce, amazing docket, who tried a cut, but only managed to increase it to replace the keeper. Dhruv Jurall,
The reaction by the debutant stated that all this – he allowed a massive roar, pumped his fist and celebrated with unbridled aggression. It was a special moment, not just because Docket fell for 94, but also because it marked the first wicket of Kamboj in Test cricket.
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England in driving seat after 2 days
Despite that moment of happiness for India, the day was completely from England. Duck and Zak Croly The hosts made a bang with a 166 -run partnership at a run rate, which put pressure on the Indian attack. Indian bowlers failed to extract the same assistance from the pitch as English seamors, and incompatible lines allowed England to take charge.
In the first day, it was Ben stokes Who returned the watch with his first five wickets in tests since 2017. His efforts ensured that India did not build a large total despite the promising start. The second new ball proved to be decisive, and England, batting with a fracture toe, quickly wrapped the Indian innings after a pant knock.
By stumps, England moved forward, both in terms of runs and speed. The pitch still promises to have a difficult fight for visitors, with the bowlers and offering something in confidence to India if they want to survive in the competition.
