The India National Cricket Team missed a golden opportunity at Lord’s at the beginning of 2 days, and Mohammad Siraj was completely shocked as KL Rahul fell a direct hold in the slip in the ongoing third test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
KL Rahul exploded on the third ball of the 87th over when tourists were looking for initial success against England at Lord’s. Mohammad Siraj delivered England wicketkeeper-boss Jamie Smith outside the off-stump.
KL Rahul left Citer, Mohammad missed the golden chance at India Lords as Sirj Fumes
The ball was picked and Smith’s bat was just far away to take a thick edge. It flew to the height of the shoulder towards the second slip, where Rahul was posted. The Indian batsman went to his right and went for it with both hands, but the ball hit his fingers and went out.
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The dropped catch not only gave Smith a lifeline, but also disappointed the Indian camp. Mohammad Siraj was shocked and disappointed with the omission.
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Mohammad Siraj burs into Lord’s on 2 days as a ball controversy in the form of fumes.
Meanwhile, a new drama of the ongoing third Test at Lord’s hit day 2, as the Indian cricket team raised serious concerns on the 10-over-old ball. The Indian players were not clearly happy how the ball was behaving, and he approached the umpires and requested to change it.
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The on-field umpire tried the general method, examining the ball with the ring gauge, and it failed to pass. Meanwhile, things became even more hot. The Indian captain, Shubman Gill, was seen in an animated conversation with the umpire, as he was not happy with the new ball provided.
He seemed disappointed, questioning the situation of replacement. Meanwhile, Stump Mike caught the voice of Mohammad Siraj, expressing the mistrust, “Is this 10 over-old ball?” Seriously? ” The Indian camp was clearly disappointed with the balls offered at Lord’s.
Shubman Gill loses cold on the position of the ball, clashes with umpires in Lord’s
Even during a drink break at day 2 in Lords, Shubman Gill was seen having a warm conversation with the umpires. He seemed clearly disappointed because he tried to talk while holding the ball. Gill was animated in his gestures, pointing to the ball and explaining something with urgency.
But the umpire was not convinced and removed his concerns, which only made him more angry. It was clear that Gills were not happy with the ball position, and the way their arguments were rejected by the umpires were not sitting well with them.
Ben Stokes argue on faulty ball check
Since the onset of the ongoing test series, the players of both teams are not happy with the balls, and even before the Lord’s Test started, Ben Stokes said that the rings used by the umpires were also not for the Duke Balls.
The England captain had said, “I don’t even think the rings we use is Duke Ring; It is not ideal. It seemed like a big issue in Edgbaston last week. Whenever we have a touring teams tour, the balls are softened and completely out of shape.
