London, First Published Aug 20, 2021, 4:06 PM IST
London: R Ashwin’s absence from the Indian side was a hot topic in the early days of the Lord’s Test against England. The absence of the most senior spinner in the Indian team, who is also a potential batsman, has raised big questions. But Ashwin explained that it was being considered at Lord’s and that some last-minute twists had derailed the plans.
‘There was a heated discussion before the match when asked what was interesting. I was told at Lord’s that I would sometimes get the chance and be prepared. But by the time we got to breakfast, it had started to rain. “This was an unexpected change before the toss,” Ashwin said in a video on his YouTube channel.
Despite not playing in the first Test, which ended in a draw, Ashwin was expected to reach the playing XI in the second match at Lord’s. The departure of Shardul Thakur from injury has boosted hopes. But Ashwin did not get a chance to play at Lord’s.
The legendary victory at Lord’s
Team India was on the verge of defeat on the verge of defeat in the Lord’s Test. India won by 151 runs on the final day. As the excitement began the fifth day long into the final hour, England had a chance to win. Rishabh loses the ball to India
Mohammed Shami and Jaspreet Bumra’s fighting spirit ensured that India would not be defeated and then went on to win. Fighting to a draw until the last hour, England finally won the toss and elected to field. Score: India 364, 298-8, England 391, 120. For India, Mohammad Siraj took four wickets, Jaspreet Bumra three and Ishant Sharma two, while Mohammad Shami took one wicket.
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Last Updated Aug 20, 2021 4:08 PM IST
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