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Time of India
15 minutes ago
- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: Stuart Broad moans about early call of Stumps on Day 4 – 'A lazy decision'
Bad light interrupted play during the final session of the fourth day in the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval on Sunday. (BCCI | X) Former England bowler Stuart Broad has hit out at the officials for calling early stumps on Day 4, as the thrilling fifth Test was left hanging in suspense. Bad light interrupted play during the final session of the fourth day in the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval on Sunday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! England were 339 for 6 at the time of the interruption, needing 35 runs to win the final Test and the five-match series. India, meanwhile, needed just three wickets to win the Test and square the series 2-2, especially as Chris Woakes had already been ruled out of the match due to injury. However, Woakes was seen dressed in his playing kit with his arm in a sling. Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton were batting on 2 and 0 respectively when the umpires checked the light meter and decided to halt proceedings. Morne Morkel hails Mohammed Siraj, reflects on Day 4 twist and rain delay "Still 20 mins away from possible start time, everyone has their sunglasses on at the train station," Broad wrote on X. "Felt the supporters deserved to see a finish to that Test Match today. Felt a lazy decision to call it off at 6pm in my opinion. I wonder who makes it?" The final session had resumed after a brief rain delay, during which Joe Root completed his century. Bethell, who had managed to hit Akash Deep for a four through the covers, was bowled by Prasidh Krishna while attempting a big shot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Tension increased as Krishna troubled Smith with both inside and outside edges. Siraj hit both Smith and Root on their pads with incoming deliveries, and India unsuccessfully reviewed a Krishna delivery to Root. Poll Should the umpires have continued play despite the bad light? Yes, it was still light enough to play. No, safety should come first. India eventually found success when Krishna had Root caught behind by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who took a diving catch to his right. Smith and Overton struggled to score before bad light and heavy rain ended play early. At stumps, England were 339 for 6 in 76.2 overs, chasing a target of 374. Prasidh Krishna took three wickets for 109 runs, while Mohammed Siraj claimed two for 95. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Economic Times
27 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Is it too late to call him out of retirement?: Shashi Tharoor misses Virat Kohli as Fifth Test enters into fifth day
ANI Former India captain Virat Kohli As the Fifth Test enters its fifth day with England needing 35 runs with four wickets in hand after the fourth day was delayed by rain, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that he missed Virat Kohli during this series, "but never as much as in this Test match" and questioned "Is it too late to call him out of retirement?" Despite having England at 106/3 at one point while defending 374, India let the match slip away following a counter-attacking stand by Joe Root and Harry Brook as they scored centuries. With the action heading to day five with 35 runs and three/four wickets (depending on Chris Woakes' availability for batting), either India could walk out with their heads held high following a series loss or succumb to a 1-3 series loss, putting question marks over Shubman Gill's captaincy and Gautam Gambhir's reign as a head coach. Ahead of the England series, Virat had announced his retirement from Test cricket back in May, putting an end to what was a memorable 14-year career. Virat by far, was India's most successful captain in England, winning three matches here, most by any Indian captain, losing five and drawing one. At one point, Team India led the 2021 series in England by 2-1 under his leadership before a COVID outbreak postponed the fifth Test. The fifth Test was played under Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy next year, which India lost, drawing the series 2-2. Even in the series that India lost 4-1 under Virat in 2018, there were a couple of close matches (in Birmingham lost by 31 runs while chasing 194 and Southampton, lost by 60 runs while chasing 245) that India could have won, which could have given them a series win as well. Speaking on X, Tharoor said, "I've been missing @imVkohli a few times during this series, but never as much as in this Test match. His grit and intensity, his inspirational presence in the field, not to mention his abundant batting skills, might have led to a different outcome. Is it too late to call him out if retirement? Virat, the nation needs you! #INDvsENG." In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). Between 2016 to 2019, Virat had one of the strongest batting primes ever for a Test cricketer, piling up 4,208 runs in 43 Tests at an average of 66.79, with 16 centuries and 10 fifties in 69 innings and a best score of 254*. This also included seven double centuries, most by a captain in Test cricket history. However, the 2020s had not been great for the superstar batter, having made just 2,028 runs in 39 Tests at an underwhelming average of 30.72, with just three centuries and nine fifties to show in 69 innings. His numbers received a boost from a fine 2023, where he made 671 runs in eight Tests at an average of 55.91, with two centuries and two fifties in 12 40 wins, 17 losses and 11 draws, Virat was India's most successful Test captain, having notable wins in South Africa, England and Australia. He won a series in Australia as well, becoming the first captain to do so in 2019. Across South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA), Virat won seven Tests, the most by any Indian skipper. Coming to the Test match, England ended the first session of day four at 164/3, needing 210 runs to win, with Harry Brook (38*) and Joe Root (23*) unbeaten. After England opted to bat first, they reduced India to 153/6. A 58-run partnership between Karun Nair (57 in 109 balls, with eight fours) and Washington Sundar (26 in 55 balls, with three fours) was the most meaningful part of the inning as India was bundled out for 224 runs. Apart from Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul, Josh Tongue (3/57) was also the second innings, four-fers from Siraj (4/83) and Prasidh Krishna (4/62) reduced England to 247, despite a 92-run opening stand between Zak Crawley (64 in 57 balls, with 14 fours) and Ben Duckett (43 in 38 balls, with five fours and two sixes). They led by 23 India's second innings, key contributions came from Yashasvi Jaiswal (118 in 164 balls, with 14 fours and two sixes), Akash Deep (66 in 94 balls, with 12 fours), Ravindra Jadeja (53 in 77 balls, with five fours) and Washington Sundar (53 in 46 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes). They all took India to 396 runs, giving them a 373-run lead and setting a target of 374 runs for England to win the the end of day four's play, England was 339/6, with Jamie Overton (0*) and Jamie Smith (2*) unbeaten. England still need 35 runs to win, with uncertainty over Chris Woakes coming to bat or not after a shoulder injury. Wickets from Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna towards the end and a relentless spell from Mohammed Siraj towards the end of the session give India fans some hope that India will make the Three Lions toil really hard for these remaining runs.
Hindustan Times
41 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Chris Woakes ‘ready to put body on the line' to help England win despite shoulder injury: ‘He's in huge amount of pain'
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy threatened to wrap up on Day 4 of the fifth Test at the Oval, but as with every other match in this series thus far, it heads to the final day with both teams still in it. In an up-and-down fourth day, India squandered an early advantage, before England had a nervous spell that saw them lose 3 wickets in the final hour of play. England now need 35 runs — but India don't know if they need 3 wickets, or 4. Chris Woakes leaves the field with his arm in a sling after sustaining an injury from a nasty fall.(AFP) While English seamer Chris Woakes was ruled out after sustaining a shoulder injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Oval Test, cameras picked him up ready to go in his kit in case he was called upon. England still have at least 3 wickets in hand upon resumption on Day 5, but if it comes down to just a handful of runs needed if the 9th wicket falls, the question remains whether Woakes will emerge to give it a shot. When asked this question at the press conference, centurion Joe Root promised that Woakes was ready in case he was needed. 'You probably saw him in his whites in the dressing room. So he's all-in like the rest of us. It's been that kind of series where guys have had to put bodies on the line,' said the Yorkshireman, citing players such as Ben Stokes and Rishabh Pant twice emerging to bat despite nursing significant injuries. Full-hearted last-ditch effort needed from India 'Hopefully it doesn't get to that, but he had some throwdowns here at one point, and he's ready if needed,' revealed Root about Woakes, indicating that the experienced player was just testing out if he could hold up an end batting essentially one-armed. Also Read: Agony or ecstasy? One last hurrah awaits India, England in fitting finale to showdown for the ages England are heavy favourites after a pair of centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook set them on their way towards what would be a record chase at the Oval. With only 35 runs needed and Jamie Smith still at the crease, England will feel they should see this chase through, but India will be prepared to come out all guns blazing, especially with the second new ball around the corner.
