Cheteshwar Pujara's bizarre run out begins Day 3, Sunil Gavaskar makes fun of pitch: WATCH

India got off to an awful start on Day 3 of India vs England 2nd Test as batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed for just 7 courtesy of some sharp glovework by England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes. Englishman's quick reflexes and alertness ensured that visitors got off to a good start on Day 3.

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Ollie Pope and Ben Fokaes combine to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara for 7

Pujara was dismissed for just 7 in most bizarre manner. Saurashtra lad stepped out, flicked ball to short leg and set out for a run. However, upon realising that fielder had caught ball, he was returning inside his crease. But thanks to deteriorating Chepauk pitch, Pujara's bat stuck into pitch outside crease. Pope quickly flicked ball to Foakesm who n whipped bails in a flash, which resulted in an unfortunate dismissal for batsman.

Even commentators were baffled with Pujara run out. Sunil Gavaskar, who was commentating during game, also shared his views about Pujara run out and Chepauk pitch. Indian veteran quipped that w Pujara's dismissal can be blamed on Chepauk pitch. last couple of days have seen some former cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh expressing ir disappointment at how Chepauk pitch has been made. Reacting on same, Gavaskar joked that y w have ar reason to blame Chepauk surface.

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Here's video of Pujara run out

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India vs England live score update

hosts are truly miles ahead in game at moment with a massive lead. However, England got off to a great start on Day 3 of  India vs England 2nd Test as y grabbed three quick wickets to keep mselves in hunt. At time of publishing this article, India's scoreboard read 87-5 after 31.1 overs with Virat Kohli batting on 12 and Axar Patel unbeaten on 0. India are on front foot with a lead of 269 runs and hosts will look to add a few more runs before y decided to declare. On or hand, England will want to wrap Indian innings quickly to give mselves an outside chance to win game.

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SOURCE: BCCI.TV