India vs England Day 2 Highlights: Akash Deep Fires, Root-Prasidh Clash, KL Rahul Disputes

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Catch the top moments from India vs England Day 2 highlights

Highlights of the second day of India vs. England were dramatic, intense, and contentious. The day was jam-packed with activity, from KL Rahul’s altercation with umpire Dharmasena to Joe Root’s altercation with Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep’s passionate farewell.

The highlights of the second day of India vs. England had spectators on the edge of their seats. The mood was set early on by Akash Deep’s flamboyant celebration following the dismissal of a crucial England batsman. Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna had a rare heated encounter after tensions increased during their verbal exchange. The drama of the day reached its climax when KL Rahul and on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena got into a heated argument following a controversial call.

Mohammed Siraj claimed four wickets on the second day of the Oval Test. This made him the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy’s highest wicket-taker. Additionally, Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets. Joe Root got into a verbal altercation with Prasidh Krishna, and KL Rahul and umpire Kumar Dharmasena. There were many notable events on Friday, including Akash Deep’s furious farewell to Ben Duckett.

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In Test matches against India, England tied the record for the fastest fifty. In 7 overs, the team amassed 51 runs. This is the joint record for the fastest fifty runs scored by any side against India in the first innings. By the conclusion of the seventh over of their opening innings in Perth in 2011–12, Australia had similarly amassed 51 runs.
In the first innings, Mohammed Siraj removed Harry Brook of England from the game. He became the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy’s highest wicket-taker with this one. He has now claimed eighteen wickets.

The English players wore white headbands when they emerged on the third day of the Oval Test. Graham Thorpe, a former English cricket player, was remembered with this action. Thorpe’s white headband gained notoriety when he played 100 Test matches for England.

Thorpe battled mental health issues (anxiety and depression) before taking his own life in August 2024. A day was declared in Thorpe’s honor by the England Cricket Board, his wife, and their daughters. Players and fans honored Thorpe by donning white headbands on this particular occasion.

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In the thirteenth over, England lost their first wicket. Ben Duckett scored 43 runs before being removed. Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper, caught him off Akash Deep. He broke the 92-run opening partnership.

On Akash Deep’s ball, Ben Duckett attempted a reverse scoop shot. but was unable to connect. Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper, caught the ball with ease. Akash Deep then put his hand on Duckett’s shoulder to bid him farewell.

Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root’s disagreement

Joe Root was harassed by Prasidh Krishna for two balls in a row before Root answered. Additionally, there was a disagreement between the two. Prior to the umpires needing to step in and give Krishna a warning, the two players continued to argue.

A dispute between Umpire Dharmasena and KL Rahul
Jack Crawley was removed by Prasidh Krishna on the opening ball of the 22nd over. Joe Root entered the game. Following this, Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root got into a fight. A number of Team India players arrived as umpire Kumar Dharmasena spoke with Prasidh Krishna after observing the situation worsen. Ahsan Raza, the second umpire, was also present.

After speaking with skipper Shubman Gill, Dharmasena was finally spotted speaking with KL Rahul. Rahul was talking to Dharmasena about something that was bothering him, and he looked sad.

“You want us to keep quiet,” Rahul stated to umpire Dharmasena. We’re not simply here to bat and ball. “This is not the way to talk,” Dharmasena responded. We’ll talk about this after the game.

Sai Sudarshan and Ducket got into a fight.

Sai Sudarshan was out LBW by Gus Atkinson on the second ball of the 17th over. Following a conversation with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan reviewed. The umpire’s ruling was maintained, nevertheless. Duckett said something that caused Sai Sudarshan to turn around and start a verbal altercation as he was leaving the field. To defuse the situation, Brook had to step in.

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