Rohit’s Early Exit and Jaiswal’s Heroics: Unmissable Moments from IND vs ENG Day 1

India vs England Live Score 2nd Test, Day 1:

The opening session of the second Test in Visakhapatnam saw a cautious start from Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal after India won the toss and chose to bat. While Rohit fell to Shoaib Bashir, Shubman Gill and Jaiswal built a partnership before Gill’s dismissal by James Anderson. Jaiswal reached his half-century, and India concluded the session at 103/2.

Rohit Sharma confirmed at the toss that Rajat Patidar would make his debut, replacing the injured KL Rahul. India opted for Kuldeep Yadav over Washington Sundar, and Mohammed Siraj was rested, making way for Mukesh Kumar. Patidar received his Test cap just before the toss, ending speculation about his inclusion.

After losing the first Test in Hyderabad, India faced challenges with injuries to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar were potential replacements for Jadeja, while the battle for Rahul’s replacement was uncertain between Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan.

England, victorious in the first Test, included spinners Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, and Shoaib Bashir due to Jack Leach’s absence. James Anderson returned to the squad, replacing Mark Wood.

Key highlights:

• India won the toss and opted to bat.
• Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a cautious start.
• Shoaib Bashir claimed his maiden Test wicket with the dismissal of Rohit.
• India is unbeaten in Tests at Visakhapatnam with a 2-0 record.
• Rajat Patidar made his Test debut, replacing the injured KL Rahul.
• England included James Anderson in their Playing XI.
• Jasprit Bumrah is three wickets away from 50 Test wickets against England.
• Ravichandran Ashwin needs four more wickets for 500 Test wickets for India.