Umesh Yadav was India’s best bowler in the first innings, with figures of 3 for 76 from 19 overs. After dismissing England captain Joe Root at the stroke of stumps on Day 1, he added the scalps of Dawid Malan and Craig Overton on Friday.
Responding to a query from Sportskeeda at the end of the day’s play, Umesh Yadav admitted that it was a tough day for the bowlers with not much happening off the pitch. Asked how he managed to make an impact, the comeback man explained:
Umesh Yadav got India off to a terrific start on Day 2, claiming two early wickets to leave England reeling at 62 for 5. The hosts, however, made a resolute comeback to finish on 290.
“My attempt was to bowl at a good length and move the ball away” - Umesh Yadav on Dawid Malan dismissal
Of Umesh Yadav’s two victims on Day 2 of The Oval Test, Dawid Malan’s wicket was claimed in a highly impressive manner. Asked to elaborate on how he planned the left-hander’s dismissal, the 33-year-old explained:
After England ended their first innings on 290, India reached 43 for no loss at stumps on Day 2, having faced 16 overs.
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