England vs India 2018, 2nd Test: Twitter Reacts as Hosts Further Stamp Authority

Published - 12 Aug 2018, 07:25 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:56 AM

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James Anderson celebrates his dismissal. Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)

Joe Root decided to declare England innings on 396-7, thus taking a mammoth lead of 289 runs. Furthermore, India was reduced to 17-2 as early lunch was taken when rain once again made its appearance in Lord???s. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Virat Kohli didn???t take the field as he has back issues.

On the other hand, Chris Woakes remained unconquered on 137. Sam Curran was the only England batsmen dismissed in the opening session when he tried to change gears to take quick runs. England added another 39 runs to their overnight score.

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James Anderson celebrates his dismissal. Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)

India staring at possible defeat.

Mohammed Shami bowled well for the Indian team as he beat the bat on numerous occasion. However, Shami was unfortunate as he was could get the outside edge despite bowling in the right areas.

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However, the weather once again helped England bowlers in keeping their noses in front. Meanwhile, India???s top order woes continued as the visitor???s openers were dismissed cheaply.

James Anderson does it again.

James Anderson who was the chief destroyer of the first innings, breathe down the Indian batsmen neck. Anderson got one to nip back in and Murali Vijay inside edge was safely caught by England gloveman, Jonny Bairstow.

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Vijay was out for a pair as he once again failed to open his account and didn???t trouble the scorers. Vijay was James Anderson???s hundredth dismissal at Lord???s.

KL Rahul was also plumbed in front by England???s pack leader, James Anderson. India???s deputy Ajinkya Rahane got promoted in the batting order as Virat Kohli didn???t come to bat as he is suffering from back issues. Furthermore, as Kohli didn???t take the field in England batting innings, he could not have come to bat.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the first session of Day four of the Lord???s Test.

https://twitter.com/anshetty22/status/1028613911384223744

https://twitter.com/bleachsunny/status/1028609281522774016

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