Twitter Reacts After England Remove Rohit Sharma After Having Set India 420 To Win

England have asserted themselves in complete control of the first Test in Chennai after they removed India’s opener Rohit Sharma in their defense of 420 before Stumps on day 04.

Starting the day at 6/257, Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin picked up from their left as they took the total past the 300-run mark.

Washington Sundar once again impressed with his brilliant stroke-play. The all-rounder notched up his 2nd half-century in just his 3rd innings and he also became just the 8th Indian batsman to score a 50 in his debut innings both at home and in overseas conditions.

The duo racked up crucial 80 runs for the 7th wicket before Jack Leach removed Ravichandran Ashwin and then Shahbaz Nadeem in quick succession.

Sundar was eventually left stranded for 85 as James Anderson dismissed both Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to close off India’s innings at 337.

India struck on the very first ball of England’s innings after Ravichandran Ashwin became the 1st spinner in over 100 years to claim a wicket on the very first ball of the innings with the dismissal of Rory Burns.

Ashwin came back after the Lunch break to claim two more wickets in the form of Dom Sibley and Ben Stokes.

Joe Root came out with a clear intent of pushing along the scoring rate after a sedate start. The English captain employed the sweep to great effect as he stroked boundaries at will against the likes of Ashwin and Nadeem.

But the moment was the Lunch session was Ishant Sharma dismissing Dan Lawrence as it made the former only the third Indian seamer and sixth overall to enter the 300 Test wicket club.

Jasprit Bumrah was right on the money barring the first ball which he dished down the leg-side and he was eventually rewarded with the prized scalp of Joe Root after he trapped him plumb in front via a delivery that kept a bit low and reversed a bit.

England’s tactics in the post-Tea session were baffling, to say the least. With so many runs in the bank, neither did they enforce the declaration nor did they try to score runs at a brisk pace.

And, on the odd occasion when they did try to go for big shots, they proceeded to lose wickets as Shahbaz Nadeem claimed the likes of Ollie Pope, who mistimed an attempted reverse-sweep, and Jos Buttler, who missed the ball altogether after he’d danced down the track, giving Rishabh Pant an easy stumping.

Ravichandran Ashwin (6/61) claimed his 4th wicket of the innings when he trapper Dom Bess plumb in front of wickets The legendary off-spinner then proceeded to knock over Jofra Archer before getting Anderson caught & bowled to not only complete his 28th five-wicket haul but also knock over England for 178.

India’s hopes of making a good start to their run-chase of 420 in the fourth innings of the ongoing Test match against England took a body-blow as they lost opener Rohit Sharma in just the 6th over.

Rohit Sharma endured his second failure of the match. The Indian swashbuckling opener had managed a mere six runs in the first innings before he was dismissed by Jofra Archer courtesy of a delivery that bounced appreciably and at pace and the opener could only manage to nick it to keeper Jos Buttler.

In the second innings, Rohit took the attack to Archer courtesy of his trademark pull strokes. But just as it looked like the ‘Hitman’ was warming up for a big knock, he was undone by an arm ball by Jack Leach.

The ball pitched on the middle-stump, Rohit played for the line but to his dismay, the ball turned square to knock over his off pole. Pujara and Gill, however, ensured that India did not lose any more wickets before the close of play.

Here’s how Twitter reacted

Rohit Sharma since his 212 in Ranchi:

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— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

I really like, Gill. He is some player.

— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Well done @<!---->a<!---->s<!---->h<!---->w<!---->i<!---->n<!---->r<!---->a<!---->v<!---->i<!---->9<!---->9 for yet another 6 wicket haul.. keep it up

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Just the 28th five-wicket haul for @<!---->a<!---->s<!---->h<!---->w<!---->i<!---->n<!---->r<!---->a<!---->v<!---->i<!---->9<!---->9. And yet he gets dropped at the drop of a hat when India are overseas. Hopefully those days are behind us. #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Most five-wicket hauls in Tests since January 2010:

Rangana Herath ➜ 30
RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN ➜ 28
Jimmy Anderson ➜ 23

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— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Post match interview – Who wants to field in this humidity, not us – Root#<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->v<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Now it’s gone to ridiculous proportions! What are England waiting for? Even the extra insurance for the Gabba is long gone #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Dom Bess is only the 12th England player to score 50+ runs and take 4+ wickets in a Test match in India. He is the first to do so since Andrew Flintoff at Mumbai in 2006. #<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->v<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

half expected the TV umpire to declare the innings on england's behalf there #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

The last hour has felt like England are batting to save the Test #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Do England have 387 in 2008 in their mind? That was a different track. This one isn't the same. And moreover, Rohit might do a Viru but still. Interesting plans from England.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Congratulations on an amazing achievement @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->I<!---->s<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->t bro ? You’re in fantastic company. A testament to your exceptional hard work and dedication ? h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->g<!---->U<!---->z<!---->u<!---->L<!---->S<!---->N<!---->d<!---->X<!---->3

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/im_yash2328/status/1358704571393089538?s=19

He never gives up, he never complains, he never lacks in intensity. Ishant Sharma is India's most unassuming, unsung champion. Please stand up and applaud his 300 Test wickets. Nation needs to acknowledge and salute this soldier

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

300 wickets for Ishant. The ultimate troll for all the jokes at him.

— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/ComeToGabbaMate/status/1358681640797564928?s=19

300 to Ishant. What a wonderful second wind to his career. Much to admire.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Ishant Sharma since Jan 2014
Tests – 45
Wkts – 151
Avg – 25.76
Sr – 52.5
5-fers – 8
Only Shami (163 wkts @ 27.7 in 46 Tests) has taken more wickets than him among Asian pacers since then.. excellent improvement!!

— JSK (@imjsk27) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Test wicket no. 300 for Ishant Sharma – third Indian to the mark after Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan. What a feat to achieve for an Indian Pace Bowler. Just wow! #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Sourabh Sanyal -Mask & Vaccination (?x?) is must (@sourabhsanyal) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Congratulations @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->I<!---->s<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->t for 300 Test wickets. Only the Third Indian pacer to do so. #<!---->h<!---->a<!---->r<!---->d<!---->w<!---->o<!---->r<!---->k<!---->p<!---->a<!---->y<!---->s<!---->o<!---->f<!---->f #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Ishant Sharma

300 Test Wickets ✔️

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— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

A great moment for @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->I<!---->s<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->t! 300 test wickets ?????? #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Nikesh Rughani (@NikeshRughani) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

300 Test wickets for @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->I<!---->s<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->t. Take a bow. Incredible achievement. The sixth Indian overall to get there, and third pace bowler after @<!---->t<!---->h<!---->e<!---->r<!---->e<!---->a<!---->l<!---->k<!---->a<!---->p<!---->i<!---->l<!---->d<!---->e<!---->v and @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->Z<!---->a<!---->h<!---->e<!---->e<!---->r.@<!---->W<!---->C<!---->e<!---->p<!---->i<!---->p<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->y called it in 2014. #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Jamie Alter ? ?? (@alter_jamie) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/im_yash2328/status/1358681045923553280?s=19

R Ashwin is the first spinner in over 100 years to take a wicket off the first ball of an innings!

Bobby Peel, 1888
Bert Vogler, 1907
R Ashwin, 2021#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— ESPNcricinfo stats (@ESPNcric_stats) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Excellent partnership. The tail now has to stand alongside Washington Sundar till lunch.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/Rohitesque_/status/1358667564281262082?s=09

Bumrah can never visit Washington Sundar's house when his father is at home. #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Washington Sundar – last first-class innings at Chepauk
159(231) vs Tripura 2017/18
– only FC century

R Ashwin – last Test innings at Chepauk
67(149) vs Eng 2016/17
– his last 50+ score at home#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Washington Sundar's Batting Performance in Tests:-

•IND – 165/5 & he scored 62 vs AUS.
•IND – 265/5 & he scored 22 vs AUS.
•IND – 192/5 & he scored 85* vs ENG.

This kind of Batting in under pressure situation is incredibly so good. Brilliant Washington Sundar. #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Most runs in the first 3 Test innings by an Indian batting at 7 or below:-

179: Rahul Dravid
178: Hardik Pandya
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— ComeOn Cricket ??? (@ComeOnCricket) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

So he can bat like this & bowl like that. What a talent Washington Sundar is! #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Wonder how many No 7 Indian batsmen have had an impact in each one of their first three innings in Test cricket the way Washington Sundar has so far. 2 fifties and a match-winning 22 that included a hooked six off the world’s best fast bowler #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Washington Sundar has been proven a fantastic lower middle order batsman for India. 2nd fifty in just his 3rd Innings that too against good bowling attack, great start to his career.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Washington Sundar ❤️ well played ??
Brilliant 85* #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Gauri?? (@Gauri2823) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

The most important thing of Washington Sundar is that he looks mature even playing only his 2nd test!#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— VIKASH KUMAR (@vkc1000) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

This is appreciation tweet for Washington sundar. He is a class batsmen and age is on his side great future for india in upcoming 15 years. #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Maulik Vadariya (@MaulikVadariya) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/pyshLucifer/status/1358653448711884800?s=19

Washington Sundar showing his class in the batting. First Incredible Six against Pat Cummins In Australia Tour and now Superb straight drive against Jofra Archer. Excellent from Sundar. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->y<!---->M<!---->a<!---->x<!---->i<!---->D<!---->Q<!---->n<!---->l<!---->l

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241 run lead with 5 sessions remaining is mammoth on any pitch anywhere. England hold all the aces. Hat tip to Washington Sundar for a superb knock. Used defence and attack adroitly. Something his more established colleagues in the top order must emulate

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Washington Sundar's half century is the 50th time since the start of 2015 that a batsman batting at 7 or lower has passed 50 against England. No other team has conceded more 50+ scores against lower order batsmen in that time. #<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->v<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/cricvideos18/status/1358658999667748865?s=19