During the second session, England, known for their quick pace of scoring runs under skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum and championing the 'Bazball' brand of Test cricket, could score just 70 runs in 24 overs at a run-rate of 2.91 per over.
England batters Joe Root and Ollie Pope led a steady recovery for the hosts in the second session of the Test match at Lord's on Thursday, guiding England to 153/2 at Tea. The duo stitched together an unbroken 109-run stand to help England bounce back after early setbacks in the morning.
Nitish Kumar Reddy pocketing wickets of the opening duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in his first over after drinks was the massive moment in the first session, before Joe Root and Ollie Pope took over to make sure England walked into Lunch without any further losses.
After performing the rituals of worship, CM Yadav spoke to reporters and said that he has been visiting Sandipani Ashram on the occasion of Guru Purnima for the last several years and worshipping Maharshi Sandipani.
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Nitish sending back the opening duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in his first over after drinks was the highlight of the first session before Joe Root and Ollie Pope did a bit of consolidation to make sure England walked into Lunch without any further losses.
Gambhir was speaking to Sony Sports Network, the official broadcasters of the ongoing India's five-Test tour to England, during the third Test at Lord's.
At the end of the first session, England was 83/2, with Joe Root (24*) and Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten at the crease, having formed a 39-run partnership.