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[Saba Sports News] Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, known for his playful interactions with teammates, engaged in a humorous exchange with spinner Kuldeep Yadav during the ongoing second Test against England. This incident highlighted the occasional skepticism regarding Kuldeep’s DRS calls.
The moment unfolded in the third over as India, having set England a target of 399 runs, debated an appeal against opener Zak Crawley. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery narrowly missed Crawley’s bat, sparking a debate among Rohit, wicketkeeper KS Bharat, and Kuldeep, who persuaded Rohit to review, believing there was an edge.
Despite Kuldeep’s insistence, the review showed no contact between bat and ball, prompting a comical reaction from Rohit and leaving Kuldeep, positioned at square leg, looking somewhat misplaced in his judgment. India maintained their DRS review thanks to Bharat and Bumrah’s initial reluctance to appeal.
The banter didn’t dampen spirits; instead, Rohit humorously gestured towards Kuldeep, teasing him about his track record with DRS decisions. Meanwhile, in the match at Vizag, after a first-innings lead of 170 runs, India faced some challenges from England’s legendary pacers but managed a strong second-innings performance, setting a formidable target thanks to Shubman Gill’s outstanding century.
With England at 67/1 by the end of Day 2, needing 332 more runs, the match poised intriguingly, with spin expected to play a key role on the upcoming days. Fans eagerly anticipate whether India can level the series in what promises to be a gripping conclusion.