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Ali proved to be the nemesis again with the ball
For a second watching Moeen Ali trouble India on Friday, it felt like one had gone back in time to 2014 when he had troubled the Indians.
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The second day's play seemed like going back in time to those days, as the off-spinner claimed a five-wicket haul to rattle India's lower order.
With such a performance to his credit, India will have to be doubly careful in the second innings to ensure he does not put in yet another significant showing with the ball.
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Shankar
Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.
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