India vs England 2016, 5th Test, day 4 - 5 Talking Points
Records tumbled right throughout the fourth day’s play of the fifth Test between India and England in Chennai. Resuming at a deficit of 86 runs, the hosts surged to a position of outright dominance with a majestic batting display.
Karun Nair was at the forefront of it with his monumental triple century driving the visitors out of the game. Upon reaching their highest ever team total in Tests, India ended the day with a 270-run lead which could turn into significant scoreboard pressure on the England batsmen.
Let us go through five major talking points from the penultimate day’s action.
#5 Vijay plays hide-and-seek with DRS
After hurting his shoulder while diving at backward point, Murali Vijay had walked out to bat at number six yesterday. Before getting his eye in at the start of a new day, the elegant right-hander attempted an extravagant drive to a good length delivery and offered a simple catch to the wicket-keeper. Stuart Broad couldn’t be bothered to look back in his celebration, however, the umpire remained unmoved.
Having used up all their reviews, England did not have any choice but to comply with the on-field call. Meanwhile, Vijay showed no reaction whatsoever and chose to ride on the opposition’s misfortune, unlike the 3rd Test wherein he had walked off to a nick, knowing that DRS was available then.
Eventually, the umpiring error did not make much of a difference as he was trapped in front for 29.