England batter Ollie Pope was clearly unhappy after Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah came in between while taking his single during Day 4 of the ongoing first Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, January 28.
The incident took place in the 82nd over of England's second innings batting when Pope was looking to run after hitting the ball through leg byes. However, Bumrah moved to the right a bit and allegedly tried shoulder-barge England batter, seemingly to interrupt his running between the wickets.
Ollie Pope and Jasprit Bumrah exchanged a few words before Team India skipper intervened to cool down the rising tempers between two players. But, Pope seemed to be rattled after Indian pace spearhead abruptly break his single.
Meanwhile, England resumed their innings with 316/6 in 77 overs on the board. Ollie Pope and Rehan Ahmed carried on their partnership from previous day and sailed visitors ship. The pair formed 64-run partnership before Rehan was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for 28 at 339/7.
Thereafter, Ollie Pope was joined by Tom Hartley at the crease to carry on England run-chase. Pope formed another 50-run partnership with Hartley to take visitors past 400-run mark and 200-run lead.
The duo formed 80-run partnership before Ravichandran Ashwin could better of Hartley for 34 at 419/8. Then, England lost another quick wicket in Mark Wood at 420/9.
Jasprit Bumrah prevents Ollie Pope from reaching double century
Ollie Pope emerged as the star performer for England as he fought hard to ensure considerable lead for visitors and set a 200+ target for India.
Pope was looking set to score his double century but Jasprit Bumrah cleaned him up England batter was trying to hit reserve sweep to reach the mark. The 26-year-old missed out on well-deserved double hundred to as he was dismissed for 196 at 420 all-out.
With incredible 196-run innings against India, Ollie Pope recorded the highest score by England batter in the second innings on Indian soil. The previous best was Alastair Cook, who scored 176 at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad in 2012.
After being bundled out for 420, England set a 231-run target to chase for Team India. The hosts will look to chase down the target with a day to spare.
