England’s opening batter Zak Croly, on Thursday, July 10, was a scary moment during the first innings of the third Test against India at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The right -handed batsman slipped strangely, while at the end of the striker turned for a second run and fell to the ground.
India is currently going to England in the third Test of its five -match series. England won five wickets in the initial Test in Leeds, but the side of Shubman Gill responded with a win of 336 runs in the second Test. Both teams are aiming to win a win and gain an edge in the ongoing series.
Watch: Zak Croley’s scary slip, while almost ends in nervous injury
Ben Stokes opted to bat first after winning the third consecutive toss in the series. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep became wickets with a new ball in their first spell. England Opening Duo played through the first four overs without losing any wicket.
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On the fifth ball of the 13th over, Ben Docket did a complete delivery near the mid-off stump. Docket and Zak Croly initially considered the second run. However, Crowley turned and slipped his leg and slipped. The pair decided to stick with a single and shared a light moment.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy’s double shock sends packing of England openers
After escaping from the first hour of disciplined swing bowling, England reached 39 without loss in 13 overs. But after the breakdown of the first drink, the pace quickly moved when Shubman Gill handed over the ball to Nitish Reddy.
Reddy gave Ben Docket a limit on his second delivery. However, he rejected the left -handed batsman for 23. Docket tried to pull a small ball, which was flowing down from the leg, but he called it wrong due to lack of speed. The ball brushed his gloves and was caught by Rishabh Pant behind the stumps.
Reddy again hit just three balls. Zak Croly delivered a sharp length with additional bounce to the keeper. Crowley, who had already survived some nervous moments, ended for 18 as the ball shut down its gloves. After the drink, England went from 39/0 to 45/2.
Enter a third test on the highest of God on India faith
India entered the third Test at Lord’s, behind the major performance with both bat and ball in the second Test, where they won a loud victory.
Shubman Gill has been in sublime, he has scored 585 runs in just four innings at an average of 146.25. His tally includes three centuries. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant has scored 342 runs in three innings, including two hundreds in the series opener.
In the bowling department, Akash was deeply impressed with a 10 wicket match, while Mohammad Sirj took six wickets in the first innings in Edgbaston. India’s batting lineup looked solid in the second Test, with commanding yoga of 587 and 427/6.
England, led by Ben Stokes, are known for their ability of strong return, some India has been at the end in previous matches.
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