 "India vs England Test 2018, Shikhar Dhawan")
Indian cricket team produced a fantastic collective performance to outclass England by 203 runs in the third Test to keep the five-match series alive at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Needing only a wicket on the final morning, India completed the formalities in only 2.5 overs as England were all out for 317, well short of the mammoth victory target of 521 runs. The final wicket was taken by Ravichandran Ashwin, who dismissed James Anderson (11), caught by Ajinkya Rahane. India now trail England 1-2 but more importantly got some breathing space after a heart-breaking defeat in Edgbaston, followed by the debacle at the Lord's cricket ground. The heartening aspect was the kind of domination shown by the Team India in what can easily be termed as a complete performance under Virat Kohli's captaincy outside the sub-continent.
While openers K L Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were solid if not spectacular, the new ball bowlers Ishant Sharma (2/32 and 2/70) and Mohammed Shami (1/56 and 1/78) were relentless in their attack. Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (81 in first innings) and Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara (72 in second innings) also put their hands up when it mattered the most. Hardik Pandya (five-for and half-century) produced an all-round performance with wickets and runs to justify his place and make a statement to the critics.
India vs England 3rd Test Final Scorecard
How improved slip catching help India to come victorious
The slip catching improved by leaps and bounds with Rahul taking seven catches. Rishabh Pant showed why he is considered a minefield of talent during his eventful stay at the crease. Pant might still be a work in progress as far as glove-work is concerned but five catches in the first innings showed that it won't be easy for the first choice Test keeper Wriddhiman Saha to just walk back into the team once he gets fit.
While openers K L Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were solid if not spectacular, the new ball bowlers Ishant Sharma (2/32 and 2/70) and Mohammed Shami (1/56 and 1/78) were relentless in their attack. Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (81 in first innings) and Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara (72 in second innings) also put their hands up when it mattered the most. Hardik Pandya (five-for and half-century) produced an all-round performance with wickets and runs to justify his place and make a statement to the critics.
India vs England 3rd Test Final Scorecard
How improved slip catching help India to come victorious
The slip catching improved by leaps and bounds with Rahul taking seven catches. Rishabh Pant showed why he is considered a minefield of talent during his eventful stay at the crease. Pant might still be a work in progress as far as glove-work is concerned but five catches in the first innings showed that it won't be easy for the first choice Test keeper Wriddhiman Saha to just walk back into the team once he gets fit.
