India captain Rohit Sharma was actually ecstatic because the crew removed the dangerman Zak Crawley on Day 4 of the second Test in opposition to England. Crawley emerged as essentially the most threatening England batter on the day, scoring 73 runs earlier than being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav. his breakthrough got here simply earlier than the top of the primary session in Vizag on Monday however wasn’t an easy one. While the umpire turned down Team India’s attraction, Kuldeep managed to persuade skipper Rohit to take a evaluate.

On the sixth ball of his first over, Kuldeep acquired one to show again in from center stump. It appeared the ball was happening leg however DRS confirmed a distinct trajectory. Rohit, who has had a couple of animated chats with Kuldeep in relation to DRS calls on this Test, agreed to go for a evaluate and was rewarded.

Crawley did not have the reply for a supply from Kuldeep that stored low and hit him on the pads. After a lot deliberation, India went for the evaluate and have been rewarded. Here’s the video:

Review…..profitable!

Kuldeep Yadav picks up the large wicket of Crawley to maintain #TeamIndia within the driving seat #BazBowled #IDFCFirstBankTestsSeries #JioCinemaSports#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/c4hMunPVSP

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) February 5, 2024

And they are saying Rohit would not present power #RohitSharma #IndvsENGpic.twitter.com/afNhZ7KC6g

— Daily Dose of Hitman !!(@PureRohitian45) February 5, 2024

The evaluate, nevertheless, triggered an enormous debate on social media as followers prompt that it did not seem like Crawley ought to’ve been given out from the bare eye.

Kuldeep Yadav appeared to be saying “bahut seedha hai” to Rohit, attempting to persuade him for the DRS.

I truthfully thought it was pitching simply outdoors, however clearly Kuldeep knew what he was doing.

— Mayank (@freehit_mj) February 5, 2024

Massive wicket with Crawley despatched again earlier than lunch!

A courageous DRS name by Rohit & the luck getting into India’s favour for a change! Unbelievable!#INDvENG

— Nish Navalkar (@YUVI_NISH) February 5, 2024

https://t.co/7EK7KLkSeO pic.twitter.com/KTeHRCaZ6j

— sk (@v_k_1988) February 5, 2024

Strongly disagree with that LBW determination! The third stump was almost seen, exhausting to imagine the affect was in line. Not even umpire’s name – looks like a rigged DRS. #INDvENG #INDvsENG #McCullum #Stokes #Crawley #Rohit #RohitSharma #Bumrah #Kuldeep #Bairstow #Cheating https://t.co/wlNCmUd7Ik pic.twitter.com/II5As61Rgu

— Sheikh Rakeen (@rakeenteur) February 5, 2024

With 6 England batters out earlier than the top of first session, India took a large step in the direction of securing a series-levelling victory in Visakhapatnam.

On anticipated traces, England didn’t maintain again in attacking the Indian spinners who hung in there to get the well timed breakthroughs. The guests nonetheless managed to make 127 runs within the session however misplaced too many wickets.

Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Crawley (73) whereas Jasprit Bumrah trapped Jonny Bairstow (26) in entrance on the stroke of lunch to deal an enormous blow to England, who nonetheless want 205 runs for an inconceivable win.

Crawley was by far the very best batter on present, mixing warning and aggression completely earlier than being adjudged lbw off Kuldeep with an in depth DRS name.

With PTI inputs