Siraj vents frustration after KL Rahul’s dropped catch lets Joe Root off; sarcastically tells Root ‘take your time’ as delays add to drama at Lord’s.
🏏 Tense Morning At Lord’s: Siraj’s Patience Tested By Rahul & Root
It was a dramatic start to Day 2 of the India vs England Test at Lord’s, with tempers flaring and emotions running high. Mohammed Siraj, already under pressure, had to endure a missed opportunity and then delays from Joe Root that visibly rattled him.
👀 KL Rahul’s Costly Drop: A Golden Chance Goes Begging
In the first session, Siraj produced a superb delivery that moved away off the seam, inducing an edge from debutant Jamie Smith. The ball flew at a comfortable height towards KL Rahul at second slip — a straightforward catch by any standard.
But to the horror of the bowler, Rahul spilled it, letting the ball burst through his fingers. Siraj could only stand mid-pitch with hands on hips, glaring in disbelief. This missed chance not only let England off the hook but also added to Siraj’s growing frustration.
😤 Siraj’s Sarcasm At Root: ‘Yes, Take Your Time’
Things got even more heated moments later. As Siraj prepared to bowl the next delivery, play was first delayed by a sight-screen adjustment. Then, just when Siraj started his run-up, Joe Root pulled away again, apparently to pick up some debris on the pitch.
Already on edge from the dropped catch, Siraj stopped awkwardly at the top of his mark, unable to hide his irritation. He muttered a sarcastic “take your time” in Root’s direction — a moment that summed up his exasperation.
🏆 Root Completes Century But Falls Soon After
Earlier in the session, Joe Root reached a gritty 37th Test century, having batted through the entire first day for 99* and converting it on the second morning. On a slow, dry pitch, Root’s innings was a throwback — not Bazball, but classic patience and technique.
However, his stay didn’t last long beyond the landmark. Jasprit Bumrah, who has now dismissed Root 11 times in Tests, got him for 104 with a ball that jagged in sharply, taking an inside edge onto the stumps.
🔥 Double Blow: Bumrah Strikes Twice In Two Balls
Bumrah wasn’t done yet. The very next ball, he removed Chris Woakes for a golden duck, trapping him with a brilliant setup. This double-strike brought India right back into the contest after what could have been a deflating start to the day.
📝 The Bigger Picture: India vs England At Lord’s
This Test match has already delivered plenty of tension. With Ben Stokes nursing a groin issue, England will rely even more on the likes of Root and their lower order. For India, every small opening counts on a pitch expected to deteriorate.
📊 Quick Score Snapshot
| 🏏 England Batting | 📈 Highlights |
|---|---|
| Joe Root 104 (dismissed by Bumrah) | KL Rahul dropped catch early |
| Jamie Smith given life by Rahul | Bumrah double-strike brought India back |
💬 Final Word: High Stakes, High Emotions
This morning at Lord’s perfectly captured the emotional swings of Test cricket — a dropped catch, visible frustration, a historic century, and then the bowler having the last laugh. Mohammed Siraj might have been fuming, but thanks to Bumrah’s brilliance, India found a way to claw back.
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