CRICKET
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul played out almost all the overs in the first session of Day 2 unscathed otherwise for the former's miscued pull-shot.
Team India had the session and the match in their stronghold on Day 2 if not for the miscued pull-shot over fine-leg by Rohit Sharma, not for the first time, resulting in his downfall as only an 86-run deficit is left as the openers gave a tremendous start in the first Test against England.
Resuming the day on 21/0, the openers didn't look in much discomfort and eased their way into the innings and after a slow, watchful 50-run partnership, they started dictating terms. They respected the good balls, left quite a lot and didn't leave the bad ones.
The day started with sunshine and a few clouds hovering around and the Indian openers made the most of the first morning on Day 2.
Rahul, who is returning to Test cricket after a long time despite being with the team for the last three series including this one, was the aggressor here and seemed as if he was waiting for this opportunity after warming benches for several Test matches.
Both of them looked to take India unscathed to lunch if not for Rohit Sharma falling prey to his own instincts. India were 97/1 at the stroke of lunch and still trailed by 86 runs after they bowled out England for 183 in the first innings.
A big wicket just before the lunch break!
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 5, 2021
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