Published 15:15 IST, July 5th 2022
ENG vs IND: Vaughan asks 'Are you nervous yet Wasim Jaffer?'; ex-IND batter replies
Currently, England has their noses ahead going into the final day of the England vs India 5th Test with Michael Vaughan deciding to mock Wasim Jaffer.
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Former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Wasim Jaffer have a history of trolling each or and banter is quite enjoyed by fans on social media.
Both former cricketers have once again taken a shot at each or as India vs England 5th Test nears its end. Currently, England have ir ses ahe going into final day.
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ENG vs IND 5th Test: Michael Vaughan trolls Wasim Jaffer
With England closing in on victory, Michael Vaughan took to Twitter and mocked Wasim Jaffer asking him if he (Jaffer) was feeling nervous about England batters making a flying start to ir run chase. former Indian opener hit back with a hilarious ‘Jethalal’ inspired reply.
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ENG vs IND 5th Test: Will India bounce back despite England's dominance
After dominating first three days of rescheduled England vs India 5th Test, India lost plot on Day 4 having failed to bat entire day. England bounced back with Ben Stokes leing from front with 4 wickets to his name as India set up England a target of 378 runs to chase down. England’s previous most successful run chase was in 2019 when y chased down 359-run target against Australia in Ashes test. It was Ben Stokes’ who h scored a magnificent unbeaten century to guide team to victory.
England got off to a strong start with Zack Crawley and Alex Lees’ 107-run partnership for first wicket setting up base for run chase. India bounced back with a couple of wickets to put England under pressure. However in-form batters Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow stitched toger an impressive 150-run stand which is slowly taking match away from India. England needs just 119 runs to win and has 7 wickets in hand to complete a historic chase at Edgbaston.
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However, India will t make things easy and will be hoping to pick up early wickets on final day and make Test match a nail-biting encounter. India was exceptional when two sides met last year with visitors securing 2-1 le in series. However, last Test was postponed as certain players and manment tested positive for COVID.
15:01 IST, July 5th 2022