Joe Root achieved his best Test figures and also picked his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket after taking 5/8 against India on the second day of the IND vs ENG pink-ball Test in Ahmedabad. Root, who at one stage had taken three wickets without conceding a run, claimed his first five-for in Tests to give England the command of the day-night Test match. This was also Root’s maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. His scalps included the likes of Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar and he also cleaned the tail to end India’s innings. India vs England 3rd Test 2021 Day 2 Live Score Updates.

Twitter was full of praise for the England captain, who surprised many with his spin bowling despite being a part-time bowler. India, who started day 2 on 99/3 folded for 145 runs with only 33 runs lead from the first innings. Root picked five of those seven wickets that fell in just 6.2 overs. The England skipper introduced himself in the ninth over of the day and dismissed Rishabh Pant with his first delivery. Wasim Jaffer Trolls Zak Crawley for his Statement About Third Umpire’s Calls Going Against England During Day 1 of Day-Night Test Match.

Pant was out after edging a full delivery outside the off-stump to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes. Root again struck in the first delivery of his third over and bowled Washington Sundar, who played down the wrong line and saw his stumps shattered. Two balls later, Axar Patel stepped out and hit the ball straight to Dom Sibley at short cover. Root then removed Ravichandran Ashwin and ended India’s innings with the wicket of Jasprit Bumrah. Twitter lauded the England captain for his wonderful spell. Take a look at some top reactions.

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Jack Leach was the other star for England with the ball picking four wickets. Jofra Archer picked the other Indian wicket. Rohit Sharma was the top-scorer for India with the hitman hitting 66 before being dismissed by Leach. He was the only player from both sides to score a half-century in the first innings.

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