In the IND vs ENG Ranchi Test, Tom Hartley bamboozles Rohit Sharma
Tom Hartley pulled out an amazing move to dismiss Rohit Sharma. On Day 4 of the IND vs. ENG Ranchi Test, the English spinner teased and toyed with the captain of Team India before cleverly dispatching him. Rohit looked in deft touch with the bat. He had already slammed a fifty and was en route to guiding India to a series win.
A proper spinner’s move saw Hartley dispatch the Indian skipper. England needed quick wickets to deal a big blow to India. The visitors first scalped Yashasvi Jaiswal and then took Rohit’s wicket.
Tom Hartley used his thinking and cleverness to the fullest. He saw Rohit steeping forward in a bid to make a big shot. He had already hammered a fifty and was keen for more. Harley made proper adjustments to cleverly trick the Indian batter.
Rohit was in desperation to hit a big shot. He wanted to end the inning as soon as possible. Thus, he premeditated to lay a big shot. Hartley, seeing Rohit dancing down the track, bowled a bit short, enforcing a big turn. Rohit, unable to adjust, saw the ball moving away from him and realised his folly.
Ben Foakes easily collects the ball to stump Rohit, who was way off his crease. Rohit’s wicket was a big blow to the Indians, who have now slowed down in their chase to win the match and the series.