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IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Rohit’s Spectacular Reflex Catch Off Ashwin Gets Rid Of Pope- WATCH

February 5, 2024
Bharat Times

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: India and England are competing in yet another Test match which is heading towards a thrilling end at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. While India had set England a target of 399 runs in the fourth innings, the Three Lions had made it clear that they would be looking to chase it down. While England adopted an attacking approach, India too have managed to got wickets which has poised the match for an exciting finish.

One of India’s primary weapons with the ball is off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and while he went wicketless in the first innings, it was important that he delivered in the second for India to win this match and level the series. And the veteran spinner has delivered so far. While Ashwin got rid of Ben Duckett in the final session on Day 3, he removed Ollie Pope and Joe Root in the first session on Day 4 to put England in some sort of trouble.

The wicket of Pope though was as much credit to captain Rohit Sharma as slips as probably to the bowler. Extra bit of bounce deceived the batter who played an attacking shot but managed an edge which flew towards the slip cordon. However, Rohit went towards his left and grabbed a spectacular catch which could potentially be a match-winning one with Pope looking good, batting on 23 off 20 before that ball which saw him get dismissed.

Take a look at Rohit’s catch to get rid of Pope:

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Shubman Gill Does Not Take Field On Day 4

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has not taken the field on Day 4 with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming that he had injured his index finger while fielding which is why he won’t take the field on what could be the final day of the Vizag Test with time out of the equation and a result likely on Monday (February 5).