India Vs England 1st Test, Day 2: India dominated the proceedings on Day 2 of the 1st Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad as they ended the day at 421/7 with a good amount of lead of 175 runs. England had no answers to the onslaught caused by the Indian batters the entire day as couple of players did miss out on their well desrved century.
Yashasvi Jaiswal carried on the momentum from Day 1 as his fearless style of batting and intent is giving Indian selectors a big assurance of making the Rajasthan Royals a permanent member in the playing XI of Indian national side across all formats. His beautiful innings came to an end after he was unluckily dismissed via caught and bowled by English great, Joe Root on the individual score of 80 off 74 balls.
Second being, KL Rahul's tremendous 86 off 123 that consisted of 8 fours and 2 sixes and he was dismissed in an unfashioned way of Test cricket as he was caught near the ropes by Rehan Ahmed off Tim Hartley. However, Jadeja still sits at unbeaten 81 and might complete his century on Day 3.
However, given the fact India played fearless cricket on Day 2, Jadeja's passive innings is a subject to a bit of criticism as India could've ended on a much better note on a damping wicket of Hyderabad as conditions are getting a bit tough to bat upon because of lack of bounce and if moisture is present on the pitch on Day 3 Session 1, India might get bundled out before 450/460.
KL Rahul - The New Number 4 For India In Tests
The absence of Virat Kohli has further stamped even more authority and credibility of KL Rahul as his stroke making ability and resilience to last and show endurance in any conditions across the globe is highly magnificent. Now that KL can lock number 4 once Virat steps away, the Indian fans will be much eager to see who locks in the number 5 that will be soon left by the promotion of the Lucknow Super Giants' captain.