India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma was spotted at The Oval in London on Saturday morning, arriving ahead of Day 3 of the fifth and final Test between India and England. Dressed in casuals and sporting a relaxed look, Rohit’s presence at the ground sparked cheer among fans, many of whom continue to admire his leadership and influence on Indian cricket. While Rohit is no longer part of the playing group in Test or T20I formats, his support for the team remains visible. As India look to level the series 2-2 in this decider, his arrival comes at a time when the team has begun Day 3 strongly. On the field, India have done well in the opening hour of play. Nightwatchman Akash Deep has surprised many with a composed knock, holding firm and even contributing with the bat. He is unbeaten on 32*, having played some confident strokes and handled the English seamers with calm assurance.
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At the other end, Yashasvi Jaiswal has continued his impressive form. The left-hander brought up yet another fluent half-century and is batting on 74*, looking in complete control. The duo has stitched together a 50-plus partnership, giving India a solid platform in their second innings. Their efforts have now taken India’s overall lead past 100, With Chris Woakes ruled out and the pitch flattening a little, India will be hoping to build a big lead. And with Rohit watching from the stands, the team would no doubt want to put on a show.
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