That was absolutely magic. Iām quietly trying to get away with watching the match in the office, but Cook getting his ton and the ovation after mad me do a little cry that gave the game away.
While waiting for Root there is news
https://twitter.com/solentsport/status/1039135514908151809?s=19
Root ton up
14th test hundred
Not when waiting for his ton
OIC, after thread bragging rights??
Anyone know whatās up with Sharma? India badly need another bowling option.
Think they said his ankle, will pay extra special attention next time I hear his name mentioned.
They did. It was ābeing assessedā just before lunch & he doesnāt look like heāll be back out
Root gone, slog sweep straight to the fielderā¦he looked well pissed off with that shotā¦
125 (190)
321-3
And Cook follows the very next ball, 147
Vihari to Cook, OUT , Vihari is on a hat-trick. Would you believe it? He has dismissed two centurions in two balls. Cook looks to cut, the ball skids through, and the edge settles in Pantās gloves. Every single Indian fielder shakes his hand. The last walk back for Cook. A big applause from the stands. Another generous reaction from the crowd. Cook takes one look back, raises his bat, waves it overhead, and walks off. Bairstow pats his back too. What a career
321-4 (lead by 361)
Shami sneaks one between Bairstowās defences!!
355-5
Bairstow 18 runs
Buttler inā¦and out again without troubling the scorers.
355-6
423/8 declared, a lead of 463 runs.
India have a tricky final hour to navigate
Kohli goes for a golden duck.
Broad to Kohli, OUT , outside off, and Broad has bagged Kohli for a golden duck! Unbelievable scenes! Just dangled a little further outside off than usual, the sort of line that he could have battered through the covers, but he was half-cocked in defence, and India are in tatters now
V Kohli c ā Bairstow b Broad 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Wow what a few balls that has been