Live Cricket Blog: India seize complete control of Trent Bridge Test

Sport360 staff 22:00 19/08/2018
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    10:00pm – India seize complete control of Trent Bridge Test

    Day two at Trent Bridge has drawn to a close and what a day it has been for India! After bowling out the hosts for just 161, the visitors ended the day batting on 124-2 with skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara as the two unbeaten batsmen at the crease. India’s overall second innings lead now stands at 292 runs.

    To know more about the day’s play, check out the report here. For an in-depth look into the day’s proceedings, read out talking points here.

    England are staring down the barrel in the third Test.

    England are staring down the barrel in the third Test.

    8:05pm – Jeet Raval undergoes India stint to prepare for Pakistan series

    New Zealand batsman Jeet Raval has undergone a short stint in India to sharpen his skills against spin ahead of the start of the side’s Test series against Pakistan. Raval, who made his debut for New Zealand in 2016, spent four weeks training in the Indian city of Hyderabad to help overcome his deficiencies against the turning ball.

    Read what the Kiwi had to say about his India stint here.

    New Zealand Test opener Jeet Raval.

    New Zealand Test opener Jeet Raval.

    8:00pm – AB de Villiers rates final Test ton as his very best

    AB de Villiers says his best ever international century was for South Africa in the Port Elizabeth Test against Australia earlier this year. The 34-year-old called quits on his South Africa career in May, 14 years after making his debut for his country in 2004.

    Read what ABD had to say about that special ton and more here.

    AB de Villiers rated his Port Elizabeth Test century as his best.

    AB de Villiers rated his Port Elizabeth Test century as his best.

    7:20pm – England bowled out for 161 at Trent Bridge

    India’s pacers bounced back in style in the second session at Trent Bridge on Sunday as England lost 10 wickets inside one session to be bowled out for 161. Hardik Pandya’s maiden five-wicket haul (5-28) was the driving force behind England’s collapse as India picked up a 168-run first innings lead.

    Stay updated with the latest happenings at Trent Bridge by following our live ball-by-ball updates here.

    Pandya's sensational spell has put England on the mat.

    Pandya’s sensational spell has put England on the mat.

    4:00pm – India’s Gautam Gambhir set to enter politics

    Even as former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan took oath as the newly elected Prime Minister of the country on Saturday, the trend of cricketers turning to politics could continue if latest reports are to be believed.

    According to a report by a leading Hindi daily, former India batsman Gautam Gambhir could contest the upcoming elections for the state of Delhi.

    Read more on this developing story here.

    Gautam Gambhir could be about to contest the Delhi elections.

    Gautam Gambhir could be about to contest the Delhi elections.

    2:30pm – India bowled out for 329 in first innings at Trent Bridge

    The second day’s play commenced after a delayed start at Trent Bridge in the third Test between England and India. India could only add 22 runs to their overnight score of 307-6 to be bowled out for 329. In reply, England’s openers Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings added 46 runs in no time before lunch was taken on day two.

    Do not miss any of the live action from the second day’s play by following the ball-by-ball updates here.

    A wet outfield has prevented play from commencing on day two.

    A wet outfield delayed the start on the second day.

    1:00pm – Mitchell Johnson retires from all forms of cricket

    Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said Sunday he was retiring from all forms of cricket as his body was “starting to shut down”, almost three years after he stepped down from the international game.

    Read more on this breaking story here.

    Mitchell Johnson in action for the Perth Scorchers

    Mitchell Johnson in action for the Perth Scorchers

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