New Delhi. Virat Kohli & Co. has proved that he can win in any corner of the world and no matter the opposing team, this team India is not afraid of anyone. Whether Australian players or English players, this team led by Virat knows how to respond in every tone. KL Rahul, who was adjudged the man of the match after India’s 151-run victory in the Lord’s Test, said about sledging that we do not mind such sledging. During the Lord’s Test between India and England, many times the players of England and India were seen getting into a tussle with each other.
After the match, when Rahul was asked about this, he said, “When two top teams clash, you expect some sledging along with great skills. We don’t pay much attention to this kind of splatter. You target one of our players and we return 11 of 11. James Anderson-Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler-Jasprit Bumrah were seen fighting amongst themselves during the match. During the second innings of England, Indian players also gave fierce answers to the English players in their language. KL Rahul contributed 129 runs in the first innings, for which he was adjudged man of the match. During the Lord’s Test itself, while fielding, the English crowd threw the caps of a champagne bottle at Rahul.
Even at that time, Captain Virat had gestured to Rahul to throw the lid back to him. Virat is known for his aggressive game and now the whole team does not get pressured by the opposing team by being aggressive in the same way. In the Lord’s Test, after losing the toss, India came out to bat and scored 364 runs. In reply, England scored 391 runs in the first innings. Captain Joe Root scored 180 runs. England got a significant lead in the first innings. After this, India lost eight wickets for 209 runs in the second innings, but after that Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami together took the score to 298 runs. India declared the innings at 298 for eight. Shami 56 and Bumrah returned not out after scoring 34 runs. In this way, India set a target of 272 runs in front of England. England had to play about 60 overs on the last day, but the entire team was bundled out for 120 runs in 51.5 overs.
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