Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin exchanged a heartwarming display of mutual respect following their impressive performance in dismissing England for 218 runs on the first day of the Dharamsala Test.
In a heartwarming turn of events during Day 1 of the fifth Test between India and England, a touching moment unfolded between spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. Despite playing his 100th Test match, Ashwin selflessly offered the ball to Kuldeep, giving him the honor to lead the team off the field.
Winning the toss, England’s captain Ben Stokes chose to bat first at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday, March 7. The Indian team, displaying exceptional bowling skills, managed to bowl out the visitors for 218 runs in the first innings.
As the players walked off the field, Ashwin, initially designated to lead, graciously handed over the ball to Kuldeep Yadav, encouraging him to take charge of leading the team. This exchange spoke volumes about the mutual respect and sportsmanship between the two teammates.
In a gesture that went beyond the scoreboard, Kuldeep led the Indian team off the field during the final session of the opening day, creating a memorable moment for cricket fans. The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared the heartening video on social media, capturing a beautiful instance of camaraderie in the world of cricket.
Kuldeep Yadav made an impactful start for India, grabbing an early wicket by sending Duckett back to the pavilion after the batsman scored 27 runs off 58 deliveries. The skilled left-arm wrist spinner added another scalp to his name before the lunch break on the opening day, dismissing Ollie Pope.
Continuing his stellar performance, the 29-year-old went on to claim the wickets of Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Stokes, achieving a well-deserved five-wicket haul. This impressive bowling display limited England to a score of 175/6. Ravichandran Ashwin complemented Yadav’s effort by securing the remaining four wickets, eventually bowling out the opposition for 218 runs in the first innings.
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