Despite showcasing dominance in the initial two days of the first Test against England, India faced a setback on Day 3. They lost three wickets for 15 runs, restricting their lead to 190 runs.
However, a post-lunch resurgence, marked by the sudden display of reverse swing and Jasprit Bumrah’s masterful ball manipulation, hinted at a recovery for the hosts.
In an exceptional spell on a pitch challenging for pacers, Bumrah created an opportunity for a wicket. Unfortunately, skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision-making drew criticism.
On the last ball of the 17th over, Bumrah’s delivery to Ben Duckett sharply moved in the air, prompting a loud appeal. Despite replays suggesting the ball would hit the leg stump, Sharma initially opted not to review.
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This led to backlash on social media, with many questioning the captain’s decision to disregard valuable input from a senior team member during a crucial DRS discussion.