
Sharma century puts India in control and sets up thrilling final day
Rohit Sharma scored a sublime century as India fought back to build a second innings lead and leave all three results possible going into day five at The Oval.
Rohit Sharma scored a sublime century as India fought back to build a second innings lead and leave all three results possible going into day five at The Oval.
Joe Root’s magnificent 180* saw England earn a first-innings lead at Lord’s before Mark Wood ran rampant through India’s top order on day four.
Ollie Robinson’s first test match five-for dragged England back into contention on day three, after Jimmy Anderson produced a dangerous spell of swing bowling prior to becoming the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
England’s batting woes continued at Trent Bridge as they were skittled for 188 by India’s high-class attack on day one.
After the disappointment of the opening Test in Chennai, it was Important for Kohli’s men to start well in the second Test in the South Indian Capital.