A five-wicket haul by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin helped India bundle out England for just 145 runs in their second innings and get a target of 192 runs to seal the series on day three of the fourth Test at Ranchi on Sunday. Jurel and Kuldeep had earlier stitched a useful 76-run partnership
Ahead of day three of the fourth Test match between India and England at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, British fans felt that the hosts could put the pressure back on the Three Lions with their strong batting lineup.
Dhruv Jurel's maiden half-century helped India back into the game in the first session on day three of the fourth Test match at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday.
Former England skipper Alastair Cook appreciated spinner Shoaib Bashir after his strong performance on the second day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Saturday
Former England seamer Stuart Broad has suggested that India batter Cheteshwar Pujara should have been included in the Indian Test team for the ongoing five-match series against England in the absence of former skipper Virat Kohli as the batting line-up is relatively inexperienced
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lauded young spinner Shoaib Bashir, saying that the 20-year-old did not bowl even a single bad delivery during his spell on day two of the fourth Test against India at Ranchi
Bashir snapped four wickets in his spell of 32 overs while conceding 83 runs, taking wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar and Ravindra Jadeja.
Leach was a part of England's impressive 28-run win at Hyderabad and took a wicket in the match. But he suffered an injury in the match and was replaced by youngster Shoaib Bashir in the second Test. Leach had to fly back home from a mid-series break in Abu Dhabi to continue his recovery.