India vs England 2nd Test 2021 Day 2 Highlights: ENG 119/3 in 45 Overs At Stumps

James Anderson and Joe Root starred for England on the second day of the second Test against India at the Lord’s Stadium as both players reached some personal milestones. However, India will be the happier of the two teams as they still lead the game by 245 runs.

Wicket! Mohammed Shami dies the trick for India as he breaks the partnership after coming into the attack. The pacers traped Burns in front of the wicket, who reviewed but wasn't successful. Rory Burns lbw b Shami 49(136).

Rory Burns and Joe Root have brought the hosts back into the game after they lost quick wickets post-tea. The duo have stitched a 50+ run partnership and will be aiming to add further and get closer to India's score. 

Joe Root has been in sensational form this series and has now surpassed Graham Gooch in the leading run-scorers list for England in Test cricket. Only former skipper Alastair Cook has scored more runs for the Three Lions in the longest format than the current captain. 

England again find themselves in a position where they once more have to depend upon skipper Joe Root to get themselves out of a dire situation. After losing quick wickets after tea, the skipper and Rory Burns are looking to rebuild the innings and put some pressure back on India.

Two in Two For Mohammed Siraj! Haseeb Hameed's return to the English starting XI was short-lived as he departs for a golden duck. Hameed misses a straight delivery only to see the stumps uprooted. Haseeb Hameed b Siraj 0(1).

Wicket! Dominic Sibley's poor form with the bat continues as the Englishman departs after having another decent start. Sibley falls right into Siraj's trap as he clips one off his pads straight to KL Rahul at short mid-wicket. Sibley c Rahul b Siraj 11(44).

Tea! The English openers have done well to not lose a wicket and have kept the Indian bowling at bay with a watchful approach. Both Burns and Sibley will be aiming to up the ante in the final session

Both English openers have managed to negate the Indian bowlers well and are slowly getting themselves set on the crease. The run-rate may be below par but England will be hoping that the two can continue to frustrate the opposition.

Both Rory Burns and Dominic Sibley have shown great temperament in the opening few minutes of England's first innings. Both players have been under-performing in recent games but this match provides a great opportunity for both to get back on track.