India’s top order faltered again in front of England’s pace attack, after Rohit-Rahul, Pujara also returned to the pavilion, Kohli created history
The fourth match of the 5-match Test series between India and England is being played at Kennington Oval from today. England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bowl first. The first session was completely in the name of England and the hosts took India’s 54 runs and three wickets. After the failure of the top order, the fans will now expect a big innings from Indian captain Virat Kohli.
Bad start for India
Earlier, India’s start was quite disappointing. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 11 off 27 balls by Chris Woakes, while Ollie Robinson gave India the second blow by dismissing KL Rahul (17). Rahul is out LBW. Although he took DRS, it did not go in his favor and Rahul got out and returned to the pavilion.
Pujara became Anderson’s victim for the 11th time
Cheteshwar Pujara also failed to play a big innings and was dismissed by James Anderson for 4 runs. India lost their third wicket at 39. This was the 11th time in Test cricket that Anderson had dismissed Pujara.
Virat created history
Virat Kohli has become the fastest player to score 23,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli made this record in 490 innings and surpassed Sachin Tendulkar (522). Virat became the third player in India and the seventh in the world to score 23,000 runs in international cricket.
Indian team landed on the field wearing a black band
In the fourth test, Team India has come on the field wearing a black band. Team players have donned black bands to pay tribute to Mumbai cricket’s veteran coach Vasudev Paranjpe. Vasudev Paranjpe passed away on 30 August due to prolonged illness.
Anderson overtakes Sachin
James Anderson became the highest Test player on home soil. This is Anderson’s 95th Test match in England. Before him, this record was recorded in the name of Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin played 94 Tests in India. The name of Ricky Ponting 92 and Alastair Cook 89 comes after Sachin.
Two changes in both teams
England included Chris Woakes in place of Olly Pope and Sam Curran in place of Jos Buttler, while India’s playing XI also saw two changes. Shami was replaced by Shardul Thakur and Ishant Sharma was replaced by Umesh Yadav.
It will be cloudy
The fourth match is being played at the Oval in London and the first day’s play will be cloudy, but there is a good news for the fans that there is not much rain expected. The maximum temperature on Thursday is 19 degree centigrade, while the minimum temperature is expected to remain up to 13 degree centigrade.
Both teams
India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur.
England: Joe Root (capt), Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, David Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ollie Pop, Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton.
