With the series tied at 1-1 prior to the Rajkot Test, India’s strategy to exploit the batting-friendly pitch took a downturn as they lost two promising young players within the first six overs of the day.
After dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in the fourth over, Wood continued his impressive spell by dismissing Shubman Gill in his very next over.
In the fourth delivery of the sixth over, Wood utilized his pace and delivered a full-pitched ball targeting the channel from over the wicket.
Employing a three-quarter seam grip, the fast bowler enticed Gill to play on the front foot, inducing an outside edge. The ball hurried off the surface, slightly deviating away to find the edge, resulting in a routine catch for the wicketkeeper.
Witnessing his tactic pay off handsomely for his team, the 34-year-old speedster erupted in jubilation after dismissing the centurion from the previous Test.
— Jas Pope (@jas_pope93438) February 15, 2024
While Rohit Sharma, at the non-striker’s end, appeared crestfallen, Wood beamed with delight, surrounded by his teammates in a celebratory huddle. The Twitter community closely monitored this impactful morning spell from the fast bowler, and here’s how they responded.