'Bakre ki amma kb tak khair manayegi' - Fans react as India fail to put up a performance against England on Day 2, post 219/7

Day 2 of the 4th Test in Ranchi unfolded with England making a significant impact on the game. The visitors first posted 353 runs before restricting India to a mere 219/7.

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Day 2 of the 4th Test in Ranchi unfolded with England making a significant impact on the game. The visitors first posted 353 runs before restricting India to a mere 219/7. Joe Root and Shoaib Bashir emerged as the heroes of the day, steering England through tough times. Root’s collaboration with Foakes for the 6th wicket yielded 113 runs, while the 8th-wicket stand with Ollie Robinson contributed 102 runs.

On the other hand, Shoaib Bashir took four important wickets and led England to a comfortable position. The visitors currently lead the game with 134 runs in hand. Earlier, India's bowling attack, spearheaded by Ravindra Jadeja, managed to disrupt the lower order of the England batting lineup.

Akash Deep and Siraj chipped in with three and two wickets, respectively. Despite the efforts, England managed to post a commendable total of 353, with contributions from Crawley, Robinson, and Ben Foakes, albeit overshadowed by Root's masterful innings.

Kuldeep Yadav strikes a partnership with Dhruv Jurel!

Moving to India's innings, they concluded the day at 219 for 7, trailing England by 134 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal's brisk 73 set the tone, while brief contributions from Gill, Patidar, and Sarfaraz Khan added to India's total. The lower order, represented by Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav, displayed resilience to ensure India finished the day without further setbacks.

However, the day saw Rohit Sharma failing to make an impact, putting additional pressure on the Indian batting lineup. As the battle between bat and ball continues, India trails by 134 runs, with hopes pinned on the lower order to survive and avoid giving England a substantial lead. The stage is set for an intriguing Day 3 in Ranchi, where India will strive to turn the tide in their favour and make a comeback in the Test match. Meanwhile, England will not want India to eat up their lead in the morning session.

Here is how fans react to India’s performance:

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