England vs India 3rd Test: 5 unnoticed things  

Image result for 1. Kapil Pandya or Hardik Dev:

“When you lose you only want to win but when you are humiliated you get an urge to give it back.” goes a popular saying. The Indian team has replicated this saying.

They were humiliated when they lost to England by an innings and 259 runs at Lords and they gave it back in their own style here at Nottingham. First of all, congrats to this stupendous performance that Indian team displayed in this match. While Hardik Pandya’s fifer, Rishabh’s 5 catches, and captain Kohli’s 23rd Test ton are some standout things we noticed, here’s a list of 5 things you didn’t notice:


#1. Kapil Pandya or Hardik Dev:

A lot of questions arose over Hardik Pandya’s position in the team as an all-rounder. Failing to contribute in first 2 tests he was under compulsion to deliver. After failing to convert his start with the bat he silenced his critics with the ball.

He scalped 5 wickets in less than 5 overs and don’t know if that was the confidence which made him score a half-century in 2nd innings. Pandya equalled the record of Kapil Dev who had a fifer and a century in his 10th match - a list which is led by Ashwin who did it in his 3rd match. Pandya and Kapil dev share yet another similarity as both reached their 500th run in their 10th match.

#2. “Missing me?” asked Sam Curran:

Image result for 2. “Missing me?” asked Sam Curran:

At the toss, Joe Root chose Ben Stokes over Sam Curran who was phenomenal in the last 2 Tests. Though root agreed it was the harshest decision he had taken in his captaincy the downfall could not be stopped. After a good batting display from India, English batsmen were in compulsion to deliver.

However, they lost wickets at regular intervals and weren’t able to build a partnership. Buttler tried his best with Anderson to reduce the lead, however, that didn’t happen. Had there been Sam Curran, the course of play might have changed. He would have supported Jos Buttler, who fought alone. Let’s hope he returns to the team very soon.

#3. Kohli missed 6000 by 6:

Image result for 3. Kohli missed 6000 by 6:

Kohli is having an excellent series here at England. He notched up his 23rd ton in the second innings, with which he buried the 2014 nightmare.

However, he fell short to 6000 runs by 6 runs when he got out in the second innings. He now stands with 5994 runs in 69 matches at an astounding average of 54.49.

#4. The Chemistry of Cook and Ishant Sharma:

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Cook is currently having a hard time searching for his form. He averages only 34.39 in last 29 innings. The left-hand opener continued his poor form in this match too. He was dismissed for the scores of 29 and 17 as Ishant Sharma took his wickets in both the innings. It has become a habit for Ishant as it was 11th time he had taken the wicket of Cook. Ashwin is the other player who has taken Cook’s wicket 9 times. It remains to be seen if Cook will regain his form or continue to be a bunny of Ishant Sharma.

#5. Dele Alli challenge is everywhere:

Image result for Dele Alli challenge is everywhere kl rahul

After surviving final 9 overs of the 3rd day, Cook and Jennings continued the procession. They fell shortly and it was Ollie Pope and Root who offered some resistance to Indian attack.

However, Bumrah gave the much-needed breakthrough. He bowled a short of length delivery which Root edged to Rahul. And, It was Rahul who stole the show as he performed the Deli Alli celebration by closing his right eye with his fingers.

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Edited by Rajdeep Puri