ENG vs IND [WATCH]: England crowd mocks Shubman Gill after disastrous run-out cuts his innings short on Day 1 of Oval Test

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As second session on Day 1 of the final Test at The Oval resumed after a rain interruption, the stage was set for a promising partnership to flourish. However, in a moment of poor judgment and miscommunication, India’s super star batter and captain, Shubman Gill, saw his innings cut short in a manner that was both disappointing and avoidable. His departure, a result of a disastrous run out, not only halted India’s momentum but also provided the enthusiastic English crowd with a memorable, if cheeky, moment to celebrate his dismissal.

ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill walks off to jeers from England fans after run-out blunder

The defining moment of Gill’s dismissal occurred with a sudden, ill-judged dash for a single. Following a rain delay that had broken the rhythm of the game, Gill, who had been looking solid with 21 runs, tapped a full delivery from Gus Atkinson at short cover. Without a moment’s hesitation, Gill took off for a run, a call that was instantly, and correctly, declined by his partner, Sai Sudharsan. By the time Sudharsan’s shout of “no” reached him, Gill was already halfway down the pitch, fully committed to a run that was never on.

Atkinson, seizing the opportunity, sprinted to the ball and unleashed a pinpoint direct hit on the stumps at the non-striker’s end, catching Gill well short of his crease. The Indian captain, who had been in prolific form throughout the series, could only look on in disbelief as the bails were dislodged, bringing his stay at the crease to a premature end. As Gill trudged back to the pavilion, the English fans, known for their witty and often good-natured banter, couldn’t resist. They rose to their feet and gave him a hearty ‘bye-bye’ send-off, waving to the departing batter in a gesture that was both a tribute to his impactful series and a celebration of a crucial wicket for their team.

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England’s dominance and India’s early struggles on Day 1 of Oval Test

After losing the toss for the fifth consecutive time in the series, India’s batting lineup faced a stern test under overcast conditions on Day 1 of the Oval Test. The opening session proved to be a challenging one for the visitors, as England’s pace attack capitalized on the favorable bowling conditions to make crucial early breakthroughs. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the first to depart, trapped LBW by a sharp inswinger from Atkinson for just 2 runs. The pressure mounted when KL Rahul, who had looked composed during his 40-ball stay, was dismissed for 14 after chopping a delivery from Chris Woakes onto his stumps.

The new pair of Sudharsan and captain Gill attempted to steady the ship, forging an important partnership that saw India reach a score of 72 for 2 before an early lunch was taken due to rain. However, the respite was short-lived, as play resumed and Gill’s brilliant run in the series came to a disappointing end with a suicidal run-out for 21. His dismissal, orchestrated by a direct hit from bowler Atkinson, left India at a precarious position of 83 for 3. The subsequent return of rain brought a premature end to the day’s play, leaving Sudharsan (28) and the newly arrived Karun Nair (0) at the crease, with India struggling at 85/3.

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