Cricket
To dismiss the England star, Kuldeep Yadav disregarded Rohit Sharmas advice about field placement.


By - 26 Feb 2024 10:20 AM
On the third day of the ongoing fourth Test in Ranchi, Team India has turned the tide on England despite giving up a 46-run lead in the first innings. Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav caused havoc, upending England's batting order. After taking out Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Joe Root, Ashwin set the pace, and Kuldeep ignited an England batting collapse. The left-arm spinner dismissed a well-set Zak Crawley on the very next ball, defying India captain Rohit Sharma's advice.
During a lengthy conversation between Kuldeep and Rohit in the 29th over of England's second innings, the latter suggested that it might be best if he brought the fielder in.
Nevertheless, Kuldeep succeeded in persuading Rohit to keep the fielder on the boundary fence. The very next ball, he castled Crawley, so his ploy had paid off handsomely.
Batting on sixty, Crawley was left perplexed when the ball turned back in and rattled his off-stump. Rohit gave Kuldeep a hug while grinning cheekily, acknowledging the player's intelligence.Day 3's final session saw India set a target of 192 runs after England was bowled out for 145 in their second innings thanks to the joint efforts of Ashwin (5/51) and Kuldeep (4/22).
After tea, England resumed at 120/5, but they were unable to stop Kuldeep, who was taking wickets at a steady rate and harassing the batsmen of the visiting team.
Following his crucial dismissals of Ben Stokes (4) and Zak Crawley (60) in the second session, Kuldeep removed Tom Hartley (7) and Ollie Robinson (0) in the third.
Ashwin quickly claimed three wickets to aid India's recovery after the hosts gave up a 46-run lead in the first innings.Ashwin, the team's oldest bowler, came back into the attack to finish off his 35th five-for in Test cricket. He also surpassed former captain Anil Kumble in terms of most wickets taken for India at home in the format.