• Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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Root run out sparks England collapse and controversial Kohli send-off

By: Sarwar Alam

Joe Root’s run out by opposing captain Virat Kohli sparked an England collapse against India on the opening day of the first Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday (1) and may have set the tone for the series after the tourists’ skipper gave him a colourful and controversial send-off. At stumps, England were 285 for nine in what is their 1,000th Test. However, the action may yet be overshadowed by suggestions Kohli swore at Root and mocked the home skipper’s ‘mic drop’ celebration in a one-day clash between the two sides last month. England had been well-placed at 216 for three, with Root…

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