Look: drama! The skipper of England Ollie Pope refuses the referee’s spin option, obliges early strains on day 2 of the final test | Cricket news

The skipper of England, Ollie Pope, refused the offer of referees to continue playing with Spin, which led to stumps earlier than expected in a rare and intriguing moment late 2 of the fifth test in the oval. While the light deteriorated, the referee on the Kumar Dharmasena terrain offered Pope the possibility of making a bowl so that the game takes place, as is usual in the conditions of discoloration.

But the “no!” brought the curtains back to a captivating day of test cricket.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Watch:With 15 counters falling on three sessions, Friday’s game has already been one of the full days of the series. India had been turned upside down since 10 p.m., adding only 20 points for their last four counters.England then launched a Bazball Blitz, while the openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett broke 92 points in just 77 balls, which makes the ground docile until Kash Deep breaks a few minutes before lunch.After England was overthrown for 247, taking a slim 23 points, India responded with calculated assault. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the fight with an undefeated 51, showing class and intention in difficult conditions. But after India reached 75/2 in just 18 overs, Bad Light threatened to stop the game.

At that time, Dharmasena asked Pope if he was going to turn to continue the game. The refusal of Pope, despite the options like Joe Root or Tom Hartley, surprised a lot, especially since England was dragging slightly in the momentum. His decision has aroused mixed reactions, some of the tactical appellant, others questioning the approach of England in the last overs.While the players left, Nightwatchman Akash Deep was undefeated with Jaiswal, and India led by 52. With three days to do and a momentum, Pope’s call can still become a turning point in this decision -maker in high issues.