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Joe Root has followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer has made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s.
"I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each team gets three challenges every 80 overs and that's it"
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CricTracker on MSNENG vs IND 2025: 'Jofra Archer is an X-factor player' - Joe Root lauds pacer's impactful return to TestsIt was class, wasn't it? Just the genuine joy of seeing him back playing Test cricket. Taking that wicket, making things happen," said Root.
England were left sweating after their talismanic captain Ben Stokes suffered a worrying groin injury while batting late on the opening day at Lord’s.
England batter Joe Root has proposed a rule for ball changes during a match as he took a sly dig at Team India amid the Dukes ball controversy. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the poor quality of the balls.
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India had raised concerns after the second new ball was replaced just 10.3 overs into its use. Jasprit Bumrah had taken three wickets in his first 14 deliveries with the original ball, but India failed to take any more wickets during the session,
India's Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Chris Woakes in the first half an hour of Day 2 of the third Test to run through England.
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'Be Skillful Enough to Adapt...' - Joe Root’s Subtle Dig at Indian Skipper Gill Over Ball Change RowJoe Root indirectly takes a dig Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s reaction to the Dukes ball issue, urging players to adapt instead of making a fuss.
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Cricket Country on MSNRoot completes 37th Test tonRoot anchored the innings with a composed 104 off 199 balls -- his 37th Test century -- while No 9 Brydon Carse (56) and keeper-batter Jamie Smith (51) staged a crucial lower-order fightback as the last three England partnership was worth 84 runs.