India vs England 2016: 2nd Test Day 2 - 5 Talking points

#4 Jayant Yadav’s first day on the field

Jayant contributed some handy lower order runs(Image credits: BCCI)

While there was much criticism levied at India for choosing to hand a debut to Jayant Yadav over Mishra, who had a poor Test at Rajkot, Yadav proved his doubters wrong right through the day. He walked to the crease at the fall of Jadeja’s wicket and gave Ashwin good company while notching up some valuable runs himself.

Jayant then affected a superb run out to send back Haseeb Hameed, who had been a revelation in the first Test, with a smart bit of fielding. He chased a Root flick from square leg and retrieved the ball in a jiffy to help Saha effect a run out on the second run.

He was equally up to the task when given the ball, trapping Moeen Ali in front of the wicket and convincing Kohli to go for a review, which ultimately resulted in a huge wicket. He was tight right through the day, giving away just 11 runs in his seven overs.