India vs England 2021: WATCH – Virat Kohli reacts to Rohit Sharma’s exquisite cover drive off Stuart Broad


India vs England 2021: WATCH – Virat Kohli reacts to Rohit Sharma’s exquisite cover drive off Stuart Broad
Rohit Sharma

After a hiccup early on, India are off a rollicking start in the second Test. Opener Rohit Sharma has taken it upon himself to take the game to the opposition as he is off to a great start. Rohit is looking in superb touch having negotiated a fairly tough spell against the new ball. Facing the likes of Stuart Broad and Ollie Stone with the new ball, Rohit was up to the task.

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It was during this spell, the Mumbai batsman stamped his authority with an exquisite cover drive off Broad. The ball was a half volley from the English veteran and Rohit had no problem whatsoever to put it away in style. While the cover drive was one to frame, Virat Kohli’s reaction summed up the team’s mindset going into the game. Watching Rohit’s positive approach, the captain was pumped as he awaits his turn to bat.

Rohit Sharma’s fantastic start

The opener came in with all guns blazing and took the English bowlers on despite losing his opening partner, Shubman Gill, early on. Sharma was seen pulling and sweeping in fine fashion as he brought up his run a ball half-century. It looks like the limited-overs vice-captain is all set for a big score in the game.

The pitch for the second day is looking like the traditional Chepauk pitch. And India seems to be falling prey to a trap of their own making. After a solid partnership, the England spinners have struck twice in quick succession to add some thrill to the session. Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli have been dismissed. And the onus is now on two Mumbai batsmen, Rohit and Ajinkya Rahane, to stable the ship.

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