IND vs ENG: Harry Brook's rain warning to Shubman Gill comes true on Day 5 of Edgbaston Test; viral video resurfaces | Cricket News - Times of India
England's Harry Brook and India's Shubman Gill (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
A light-hearted moment from yesterday in the second Test between India and England has taken on new significance after rain washed out the opening hours of Day 5 at Edgbaston. A video featuring England batter Harry Brook warning Shubman Gill about incoming rain has gone viral, mainly because his cheeky prediction came true. During a break in play, Brook was heard joking with Gill: "Not 450 declared? Shubman, you know it’s raining tomorrow. Half day. Afternoon. It’s raining.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!To which Gill casually replied, “Bad luck for us.”Brook responded with a grin: “Take the draw.”The clip was initially viewed as friendly banter, but with persistent rain on Sunday becoming the gap between a draw and India's golden chance to level the series, Brook’s remark suddenly feels prophetic.Watch the viral clip:
India entered Day 5 in complete control, needing just seven more wickets to seal a dominant win. England were reeling at 72/3, still 536 runs away from an impossible target of 608. But heavy showers hit Birmingham just minutes before the scheduled start, leaving the outfield soaked and conditions unplayable.The game has so far belonged to India captain Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old rewrote the record books on Saturday, becoming the first player in Test history to score 250 and 150 in the same match.
His knocks of 269 and 161 powered India to massive totals of 587 and 427/6 declared, setting up what could've been a certain victory.If the match ends in a draw, England will head to Lord’s for the third Test, starting Thursday, with a 1-0 lead.
You may also like...
Diddy's Legal Troubles & Racketeering Trial

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges but convicted on transportation...
Thomas Partey Faces Rape & Sexual Assault Charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault by UK ...
Nigeria Universities Changes Admission Policies

JAMB has clarified its admission policies, rectifying a student's status, reiterating the necessity of its Central Admis...
Ghana's Economic Reforms & Gold Sector Initiatives

Ghana is undertaking a comprehensive economic overhaul with President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelera...
WAFCON 2024 African Women's Football Tournament

The 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations opened with thrilling matches, seeing Nigeria's Super Falcons secure a dominant 3...
Emergence & Dynamics of Nigeria's ADC Coalition

A new opposition coalition, led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is emerging to challenge President Bola Ahmed ...
Demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, has died at 90, concluding a life of distinguished service in t...
Death of Nigerian Goalkeeping Legend Peter Rufai

Nigerian football mourns the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away at 61. Known as 'Do...