IND v ENG 2024: WATCH – Rohit Sharma takes a sharp reflex catch at slip to dismiss Ollie Pope in Vizag Test

Ashwin took the prized scalp of Pope, courtesy of Rohit's brilliance on the field.

By Salman Anjum - 05 Feb, 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss England batter Ollie Pope on Day 4 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

Having played a game-changing knock of 196 in the opening Test, Pope was once again looking ominous for the Indian team. However, Rohit cut short his stay in the middle with a sensational reflex catch.

In the second delivery of the 29th over bowled by R Ashwin, Pope went for a cut shot but didn’t get the desired connection. The thick outside edge was flying to the left of Rohit, who plucked a sharp catch at slip.

Thanks to the captain’s brilliance on the field, India saw the back of dangerous Ollie Pope for just 23 off 21 balls.

Here’s the video:

Coming to the match, England are chasing 399 in the fourth innings of the Vizag Test. The visitors were 67/1 in 14 overs at stumps on Day 3 but lost three wickets in the morning session on the subsequent day to find themselves struggling at 165/4 after 34 overs.

At the time of writing this article, Zak Crawley and Jonn Bairstow were unbeaten in the middle for England on 61 and 9, respectively.

By Salman Anjum - 05 Feb, 2024

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