Published 20:53 IST, February 6th 2021
Jos Buttler misjudges Ishant Sharma's length on Day 2, off stump nearly goes for a walk
Ishant Sharma got the prized wicket of Jos Buttler by a great delivery that came back inside sharply on Day 2 of 1st Test match at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai
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Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has t h a good outing with ball in hand in ongoing first Test match against England at MA Chidambaram Stium in Chennai as wicket has been batsmen-friendly on first two days of contest. However, he has so far succeeded in registering a couple of scalps and one of m happened to be prized wicket of Jos Buttler.
However, it was manner in which English wicket-keeper batsman was dismissed that stood out most.
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Jos Buttler cluelessly leaves ball
It happened in 170th over of England's first innings. On second delivery, tall speedster bowled one outside off-stump which was a bit widish, as well as ball, came back inside sharply after pitching. neless, as length seemed to be over stumps, Buttler decided to leave it. But, it turned out to be a big mistake as his furniture was disturbed and off stump almost went for a walk.
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video of this bizarre dismissal was posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.
Sharma has so far picked up two wickets by conceding 52 runs from his 27 overs at an ecomy rate of 1.93.
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Joe Root's double century puts England on top in 1st innings
elegant number three batsman has led his team from front by batting responsibly after visitors won toss and decided to bat first. Even though, he did look a bit uncomfortable when he started, it was just a matter of time before he brought his A-game forward once he was set as 30-year-old toyed around with Team India's famed bowling attack.
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Root, who is featuring in his 100th Test match for England was rewarded for his grit & determination as he tched up his fifth double-century in longest format. He was eventually dismissed for 218 after being trapped plumb in front of wicket by Shahbaz Neem.
England are 555/8 at stumps on Day 2.
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20:53 IST, February 6th 2021