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India pacer Akash Deep gave a send-off to England opener Ben Duckett after taking his wicket on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth Test at the Oval on Friday, August 1. The gesture came as Akash ended the 92-run opening partnership between Duckett and Zak Crawley. Duckett departed after a cracking 43 runs off 38 balls, comprising two sixes and five boundaries.
The dismissal came in the 13th over of England’s first innings. Akash bowled a fuller-length ball on off, and Duckett got squared off as he attempted a reverse scoop. The batter lost his balance while attempting the extraordinary shot.
Following the scalp, the fast bowler celebrated on Duckett’s face to give him a send-off. He immediately lightened things up by putting his arms around him and engaging in a brief chat with the batter on his way off the ground. However, there was no response from Duckett, who kept walking.
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Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett’s onslaught helped England dominate India in 1st session on Day 2
A clinical batting display from Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett helped England dominate India in the first session on Day 2 of the series-defining fifth Test.
At the time of writing, the hosts were 109/1 at lunch, with Crawley (52 off 43) and stand-in-captain Ollie Pope (12 off 16) at the crease. They are trailing by 115 runs in their first innings.
Earlier in the session, Team India added just 20 runs to their overnight, getting bundled out for 224 in their first innings. They lost their last four wickets for just six runs.
Karun Nair departed for 57 runs off 109 balls, emerging as the top run-getter for the hosts. Washington Sundar soon fell for 26 off 55 deliveries. Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan chipped in with 38 off 108 on Day 1.
Shubman Gill-led India are trailing the five-match series 1-2. The last match between the two teams in Manchester ended in a draw. The visitors must win the game to avoid another Test series loss, following defeats against Australia (away) and New Zealand (home).
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