IND vs ENG: Joe Root gets hit in the nuts off a wayward Virat Kohli throw-Watch

Ind vs Eng: Virat Kohli and his aggression on the field is known to everyone. The Indian skipper always targets the stump whenever he has the ball in hand during fielding. Something similar was witnessed on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and England.

Joe Root: “Come on Virat”

In the 18th over of England’s second innings, Virat Kohli tried attempting a run-out but the miscued throw from Kohli went on to hit England skipper Joe Root on his abdominal guard.

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Root looked in immense pain and shouted “Come on Virat” before the Indian captain went straight to him and apologized. Watch the video-

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The video of the incident soon went viral on social media platforms and here are some of the reactions-

Safe to say that was not the target Kohli was aiming for ?#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/ECZ7nefK65

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 6, 2021

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England batsmen continued to struggle against Indian spinners Axar Patel and R Ashwin in the second innings as the wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Joe Root, who was looking like the best batsmen on the visiting side, was cheaply dismissed by R Ashwin on 30 runs.

India seal their spot for World Test Championship final

England vs India fourth Test in Ahmedabad was well dominated by the hosts as India beat England by an innings and 25 runs to seal their spot in the World Test Championship final.

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After being 0-1 down, India bounced back in style to win the series by 3-1 and will now lock horns with New Zealand for the World Test Championship final scheduled to take place from June 18-22 at Lords.

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