Former left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan has praised the Indian bowlers for methodically planning key England batter Joe Root’s dismissal on Day 2 of the Birmingham Test on Saturday.
As per Zaheer, the ploy to bowl incoming deliveries to the former England captain seems to have been devised on the field itself.
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Even as England lost three early wickets in their first innings, Root held one end for the hosts. However, Mohammed Siraj had him caught behind for 31 with an incoming delivery that bounced a little more than expected.
“Full marks to India for planning and when it comes to attacking the batter’s weakness. There was a plan put in place for Joe Root after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami had a discussion.” Zaheer said
"After that, incoming deliveries were bowled as part of the strategy. Siraj does it naturally. He did get some extra bounce, but the decision to bring the ball in seemed like a plan worked out on the field, during the course of play.” he added
Root’s dismissal on Day 2 of the Birmingham Test left England reeling at 78 for four. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah had knocked over the English top-order, sending back Alex Lees (six), Zak Crawley (nine) and Ollie Pope (10).
Although India reduced England to 84 for five by stumps on Day 2 of the fifth Test, the hosts will be hopeful of a turnaround until Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes are at the crease.
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