Eng vs Ind 2nd Test 2021: Mohammed Siraj delivers as England scorecard reads 119/3 on Day 2
Eng vs Ind 2nd Test 2021 Day 2: Joe Root unbeaten 48 and Roy Burns gutsy 49-knock helped England to make comeback against India on the second day of the 2nd Test here at Lord's Cricket Ground on Friday. Mohammed Siraj performed amazingly well for India as he bagged two wickets on Day 2.
At stumps, England's scorecard read 119/3 as they trail by 245 runs with Joe Root (48*) and Jonny Bairstow (6*) currently unbeaten at the crease after 45 overs.
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England captain Joe Root then took matters into his hands and with opener Burns, he started rebuilding for the hosts. Root then soon went past Graham Gooch's 8,900 runs as the 2nd highest run-scorer for England in Tests just behind legendary Alastair Cook.
Indian pacers bowled a tight line and length, but Burns and Root were up to the task as England went past the 100 run mark after 38th over of their innings.
In the additional last half hour of the play in the day, it was Mohammad Shami who speared one into the pads of Burns from around the wicket to give India a crucial breakthrough in the game. England opener walked to the pavilion for 49 off 136. Bairstow and Root then made sure to walk England into day three without losing any further wickets.
