In pics: Akash Deep enjoys dream debut but Joe Root's Bazball-defying ton steers England's recovery in 4th Test
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
- Akash Deep picked three wickets but the first day belonged to Joe Root, whose conservative approach earned him a 31st Test century in Ranchi
1 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
India's Akash Deep enjoyed a stellar first day in Test cricket, as he picked three wickets in the opening session; here, he celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley (PTI)
2 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Given a lifeline as Akash Deep stepped outside the line on a wicket-taking ball in the first session, Crawley took on the Indian pacers early in the English innings.(AP)
3 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Akash Deep was the star of India's first session, as he dismissed Ben Duckett (11), Ollie Pope (0), and Zak Crawley (42) to put England under instant pressure. (AP)
4 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin, then, dismissed Jonny Bairstow to add to England's troubles (PTI)
5 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Joe Root, however, held one end as he showed a conservative approach; a deviation from his previous outings in the series where he was dismissed while attempting significantly aggressive strokes(PTI)
6 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Amid the flow of wickets, England eventually found some stability thanks to the 112-run stand between Joe Root (L) and Ben Foakes(REUTERS)
7 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Mohammed Siraj eventually inflicted the big blow on England, as he denied Ben Foakes a half-century (47), and then dismissed Tom Hartley (13) as well.(AFP)
8 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Joe Root (R) and Ollie Robinson stitched an important stand after the dismissals of Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley, sharing an unbeaten 57-run stand for the eighth wicket(PTI)
9 / 9
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST