Check Match Breakfast takes a have a look at a few of the greatest points round cricket throughout England’s large first Check towards India at Headingley. England fought again with an Ollie Pope century, ending day two at 209-3, after India dominated day one.
Forward of day three, DAVID COVERDALE discusses Headingley’s new hero, Rishabh Pant’s beautiful celebrations and why India captain Shubman Gill’s apparel sparked loads of dialog
Headingley’s new hero
After being given the backing of Ben Stokes and England, Ollie Pope has additionally now received over the hard-to-please folks of Yorkshire.
It was notable that the Surrey star was serenaded by followers at Headingley on Saturday as he neared his century, even when his music of ‘Ollie, Ollie Pope’ lacked creativity.
There was even the sighting of a gaggle of blokes wearing pope costumes within the Western Terrace. It seems Headingley has a brand new hero.
It was notable that Surrey star Ollie Pope was serenaded by followers at Headingley on Saturday
Rishabh Pant produced maybe essentially the most elaborate century celebration in Check match historical past
Shubman Gill’s black socks provoked loads of dialog on the primary day of the Check
Crowd-pleaser Rishabh Pant celebrates in fashion… once more
Rishabh Pant produced maybe essentially the most elaborate century celebration in Check match historical past when he carried out a somersault within the center.
‘Rishabh’s celebration is as entertaining as his batting!’ wrote India icon Sachin Tendulkar on X.
Nevertheless, it’s not the primary time crowd-pleaser Pant has celebrated in such fashion.
The India wicketkeeper additionally marked his 54-ball hundred for Lucknow Tremendous Giants within the IPL final month with a entrance flip, a second which went viral.
It seems Pant’s get together trick is right here to remain – and cricket is all the higher for it.
Shubman Gill breaks the principles… along with his socks
Shubman Gill’s black socks provoked loads of dialog on the primary day of the Check. ‘Very natty,’ commented Mail Sport columnist David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, whereas Mark Butcher known as them ‘village’.
It now seems, nevertheless, that the India captain really broke ICC guidelines by carrying them.
The worldwide governing physique’s clothes laws state that gamers are solely permitted to put on white, cream or gentle gray socks in Check matches. Sanctions for breaching the principles embrace a proper warning or a deduction of as much as 20 per cent of the participant’s match charge.
Somebody clearly had a phrase in Gill’s ear on Friday night time, as he resumed his innings on Saturday carrying white socks.
The India batsman – who hit an unbeaten 303 towards England in 2016 – needed to wait seven years
Wooden has been benefiting from his time away from the center by attempting commentary
Karun Nair’s sad return
A penny for the ideas of Karun Nair.
The India batsman – who hit an unbeaten 303 towards England in 2016 – has needed to wait seven years for an additional Check probability.
But having watched three of his team-mates hit centuries in India’s first innings, when Nair obtained his long-awaited alternative on the crease, he was dismissed for a fourth-ball duck.
Mark Wooden on commentary responsibility
Mark Wooden is a person in demand right here at Headingley.
The injured England bowler won’t be obtainable to play towards India till the ultimate Check at finest.
Nevertheless, Wooden has been benefiting from his time away from the center by attempting his hand at commentary.
The 35-year-old was a part of the BBC Check Match Particular group on Friday. Then on Saturday, he switched from radio commentary to TV, calling a world match on Sky Sports activities for the primary time.
Brook was minding his personal enterprise when Ben Duckett fielded Pant’s edge off Shoaib Bashir
mimicked an consuming movement, leaving commentators confused when Tongue bowled Krishna
The charismatic Wooden, who additionally hosts his personal podcast, has lengthy been one of the media-friendly gamers within the England dressing room.
And the Durham paceman is bound to have loads of gives of labor when he hangs up his bowling boots within the not-too-distant future.
Harry Brook left in a heap
Getting roughed up by the India bowlers is one factor. Taking a blow from your personal team-mate is one other.
Harry Brook was minding his personal enterprise when Ben Duckett fielded Pant’s edge off Shoaib Bashir.
However when Duckett picked the ball up and rifled it in the direction of the stumps, Brook was within the direct path of the throw and was struck flush on his again, leaving him in a heap.
England gamers initially seemed involved, whereas India’s stars winced up on the Headingley balcony.
Thankfully, Brook was quickly again on his ft and laughing in regards to the incident, even when he did rush off the sector for remedy.
Ben Stokes eats rabbit pie
For Josh Tongue, it was the feast after the famine. Having toiled away with out success on Friday, the England fast picked up 4 fast wickets to mop up India’s tail on Saturday.
When Tongue clear bowled No11 Prasidh Krishna to finish India’s first innings, his captain Ben Stokes mimicked an consuming movement, leaving commentators confused.
Ollie pope hit a surprising century as England fought again towards India on day two of the Check
The India captain really broke ICC guidelines by carrying the flawed colored socks at Headingley
It was left to Broad on Sky Sports activities to elucidate that Stokes’ gesture meant ‘consuming rabbit pie’, i.e. knocking over the decrease order.
Dickie Chook’s golden anniversary
Yorkshire legend Dickie Chook was given an enormous ovation by the Headingley crowd when he was proven on the large display screen throughout the second day’s play.
The enduring umpire’s look right here was not vital in itself – he at all times takes his seat within the pavilion throughout an England Check match.
It was, although, a big day for Chook as July 21 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the first-ever Cricket World Cup closing at Lord’s, which he umpired
