India vs England: Alastair Cook hits a ton in his final Test innings, creates a slew of records
Cricket | September 10, 2018 18:45 ISTCook also achieved a unique feat of making a fifty and a hundred in both his debut and final Test match.
Cook also achieved a unique feat of making a fifty and a hundred in both his debut and final Test match.
Coming into bat at number 8, Jadeja scored his ninth Test half-century to rescue India from 160/6 to 292 in the first innings.
Debutant Hanuma Vihari scored his maiden Test fifty on Day 3 of the 5th Test, and also put on a vital 77-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (86 not out) to help India post 292 in their first innings.
Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 46 in his final test innings as England reached 114-2 at stumps Sunday on day three for a 154-run lead over India in the fifth test.
Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 46 in his final Test innings as England reached 114/2 at stumps on day three for a 154-run lead over India.
His innings contained 11 fours and a mighty straight six of the bowling of English pace spearhead James Anderson.
India conceded a series defeat to England, which has raised a number of questions on the team's performance.
The incident happened in the 29th over of India's innings when Anderson snatched his cap and jumper from umpire Kumar Dharmasena.
Alastair Cook (46*) and Joe Root (29*) were on the crease as England concluded the Day 3 at 114/2, with a lead of 154 runs against India in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series at The Oval.
England's lower order has been a problem for India throughout this series, and it was once again the case on Saturday as Buttler put on 33 runs with Adil Rashid and then 98 runs with Stuart Broad.
Buttler's 89 helped England recover from 198-7 on day one and score 332 runs in their first innings even as India struggled in bowler-friendly conditions.
Kohli has also joined the elite list of Indian players to complete 18000 international runs which only include 'Trinity' of former cricketers; Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly.
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran removed India's openers, then James Anderson and Ben Stokes tore through the middle order with two wickets each.
During an interview with Michael Holding for 'Sony Liv', Kohli gave his point of view on the raging debate about the team's mode of preparation.
Broad can move into fourth place on this list at The Oval itself if he takes three more wickets during the match.
Kohli and Root on Friday became the first to wear a unique Khadi poppy.
Rahul has overall taken 13 catches in the five Tests he has played in England and most of them have come when he was fielding at the slip cordon.
Dhawan's performance also led to former India player Harbhajan Singh who was on his commentary stint showing his dance moves.
James Anderson and Ben Stokes claimed two wickets each as England restricted India to 174/6 on Day 2.
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