India stares at win at Lords against England on back of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah heroics
London: Pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah on Monday elevated India’s position in the second Test match of the series at Lords in England.
The two tailenders helped India post a respectable total in the second innings with an unbeaten ninth-wicket partnership of 89 runs.
Shami scored an unbeaten 56 runs while Bumrah scored 34 runs to take India to 298-8 before declaring.
The duo struck once again in England’s second innings with both striking wickets in the first two overs of the innings. Bumrah got Rory Burns in the first over as Siraj caught him inside the thirty yards circle followed by Mohammed Shami bagging the wicket of Dominic Sibley in the second over.
England, chasing a target of 272 runs is currently struggling at 10-2 with captain Joe Root and Haseeb Hameed at the crease at the time of posting this report.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
