India vs England 5th Test Live Updates: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna save Shubman Gill's India the blushes
On Monday, Jamie Overton started with a couple of fours off Krishna before Siraj tightened the noose with twin strike. He first made Jamie Smith chase a widish delivery only to be caught by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. The India pacer then got the better of Jamie Overton LBW in his next over to keep the Indian flags flying.
Krishna, who was guilty of leaking runs in his first few overs, then struck with a perfect yorker that went through Josh Tongue's defense. That brough Chris Woakes into the middle, with his left arm in a sling inside his shirt.
Woakes, who was ruled out of the game on the first day after dislocating his left shoulder. Despite that Woakes came out for the same of his team to win the game. In fact, Woakes looked in immense pain every time his body is moved.
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