India began Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston on a strong note, resuming at 310/5. Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja continued their dominant partnership, frustrating the English bowlers with solid shot selection and smart rotation of strike.
The pair added a crucial 203 runs for the sixth wicket, consolidating India’s position. However, just before the lunch break, Jadeja was dismissed, but not before ensuring India headed into the interval with a commanding 419/6 on the board.
After lunch, Washington Sundar joined Gill at the crease and kept the momentum going. India appeared well on track to breach the 500-run mark. In the second session, Gill shifted gears, showcasing his attacking flair. He launched a six off Shoaib Bashir and followed it up with a boundary off the first ball of Josh Tongue’s next over, keeping the English bowlers under pressure.
Moments later, Gill flicked a delivery off his pads toward the square leg boundary. Fielders Joe Root and Zak Crawley, stationed at backward square leg and mid-wicket respectively, dashed after the ball. Both players slid near the ropes but were beaten by the ball, which raced away for four runs despite their effort.
As the two fielders came together during the slide, Root appeared slightly uncomfortable from the minor collision. Crawley, noticing this, gently placed his hand on Root’s back in a concerned gesture. Their unexpected and tender moment at the boundary caught the attention of viewers and photographers alike.
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The light-hearted incident quickly made waves on social media, with Twitter users dubbing it a “bromance moment.” Amidst a session dominated by Indian batting, the moment of camaraderie between the English fielders offered a brief comic relief and was widely appreciated by fans for its spontaneity.