India has not won any ODI at Lord’s since 2004, will Gill’s army create history this time? Video of Rohit-Gambhir laughing and joking goes viral
India vs England 3rd ODI : The three-match ODI series between India and England has now reached its most exciting turn. The series is tied at 1-1 and now the third match to be played at Lord’s on July 19 will decide who will win the trophy. before the match Rohit Sharma Looked completely relaxed.
Rohit was seen laughing and joking with head coach Gautam Gambhir and the support staff during the optional practice session held at Lord’s on Saturday. Everyone was seen chatting in a light manner in the historic balcony of Lord’s, after which Rohit reached the nets for practice.
Big innings expected from Rohit at Lord’s
Although Rohit’s style appeared carefree outside the field, big innings would be expected from him inside the field. This year his performance in ODI cricket has not been as per expectations. In the last eight ODI matches, he has scored only one half-century. In such a situation, a big innings will be expected from him in the decisive match of the series.
Joe Root is in great form
On the other hand, England’s biggest weapon Joe Root is in excellent form. In Cardiff ODI, he scored an unbeaten 99 runs and led the team to victory and scored more than 50 runs in ODI for the fifth consecutive time. Now once again he will face competition from Jasprit Bumrah. Root had faced Bumrah brilliantly in the last match, but the Indian fast bowler would like to make a comeback in the swing and seam conditions of Lord’s.
Kohli can equal Kumar Sangakkara’s record
The news of relief for India is the form of Virat Kohli. He scored a brilliant 65 runs in the second ODI. If he scores 50+ in the third match also, he will equal Kumar Sangakkara’s record of scoring the highest 50+ score in ODI against England. Apart from this, he has scored more than 1400 runs in ODIs on the soil of England.
Will KL Rahul make a comeback?
Team India is also waiting for the return of KL Rahul, who could not play the second ODI. All-rounder Washington Sundar is out due to injury. Harsh Dubey has been included in the team in his place.
India last won at Lord’s in 2004
India not only has a chance to win the series but also has a golden opportunity to create history at Lord’s. Team India last won an ODI match on this ground in 2004. That means, if India registers victory under the captaincy of Shubhman Gill, then the long wait of 22 years will also end.
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