IND vs Eng 3rd Test Match: When the game began on the second day of the third Test between India and England, England started playing ahead by 251 runs for 4 wickets. Joe Root completed a brilliant century by hitting a four in the first over. But Jasprit Bumrah immediately retaliated and bowled Ben Stokes. After this, Bumrah’s havoc continued. He gave a strong blow to England by dismissing Joe Root (104 runs) and then Chris Woakes on the first two balls of the 88th over.
Gill clashed with an umpire over the shape of the ball
Mohammad Siraj came to bowl in the 91st over. However, after throwing a few balls, he complained to the umpire about the shape of the ball. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill also joined the conversation. The umpires admitted that the shape of the ball had deteriorated and a box of balls was called. Gill was given new balls. But he was not satisfied with the condition of the ball. But the umpire refused to change the ball and asked to continue the game. Due to this, both Gill and Siraj got angry and also appeared to be doing very much.
What is the rule of changing the ball?
According to the rules of MCC to make cricket laws, if the ball shape deteriorates, the umpires change it with the second ball according to the current position of the match. The fielding team is not allowed to choose the ball. Except when the option of the new ball comes, then the decision is that of the captain.
England made 353 till lunch
In the first session on the second day of the Lord’s Test, Jasprit Bumrah gave a shock to England while bowling deadly. He brought India back to the match by cleaning Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Chris Woakes. England have scored 353 runs for 7 wickets till lunch. Jamie Smith 51* and Bridan Cars 33* are lasting at the crease. There has been a half -century partnership between the two.
