Sarfaraz Khan has had an eventful international debut so far. The Mumbai batter took the attack to the opposition and brought up a half-century off just 48 deliveries. While he was looking set for an even bigger score, Sarfaraz got run out after a massive mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja who was batting on 99. Jadeja called for a run to which Sarfaraz was quick to respond. However, when the local hero realised that it was a tight call, he said 'no' but a little too late for Sarfaraz to get back to his crease on time.
A ball after Sarfaraz's run out, Jadeja brought up his century and then came up with his sword celebration. Even though the celebration seemed a bit subdued after the run-out, he nonetheless continued with the ritual for which he was seemingly mocked by James Anderson. The veteran England pacer and Jadeja even seemed to have exchanged a few words after the celebration from Jadeja, a video of which has surfaced online.
Take a look at the video here:
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India Post 445 In First Innings After Opting To Bat
Despite that run out, India have gone on to post 445 runs in their first innings after their decision to bat first post winning the toss. Rohit Sharma top-scored scored 131 while Jadeja scored 112. Sarfaraz's innings was also instrumental in helping the hosts reach a solid position with the debutant having scored 62 off 66 deliveries. India ended Day 1 at 326/5 and lost two early wickets on Day 2 before a 77-run stand between debutant wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel (46) and Ravichandran Ashwin (37) ensured that they go past the 400-run mark.
India's 445 is the highest team total scored by either sides in the five-match series so far. The scoreline after the first two Tests stands at 1-1.