Cheteshwar Pujara run out after he loses grip of bat: Watch

India misplaced their first wicket on Day 3 in a weird trend, as Cheteshwar Pujara’s bat obtained caught within the pitch and he couldn’t make it again into his crease in time.

Bad LuckBad Luck ProfessionalPujara Run-out#INDvENG @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/fcJ0BYjuOI
— Chikmaya Kumar Dash (@ckdash045) February 15, 2021
Playing a flick off Moeen Ali to the leg-side, Pujara discovered Ollie Pope at quick leg, who threw the ball shortly to Ben Foakes behind the stumps to aim a run-out.
Pujara scrambled again and appeared to be safely making his floor, however ended up dropping his bat. With his proper foot within the air, Foakes took the bails off.

#INDvENG 2nd Test Day 3 @ #ChepaukSome glorious glove work from birthday boy Ben Foakes see the again of three Indian batsmen fairly early in day’s play. Pujara obtained run-out after his bat obtained caught within the pitch, whereas Rohit and Pant obtained stumped off Leach.IND 78/4Lead by 273 pic.twitter.com/ipHSNbLLyC
— All About Cricket (@AllAboutCricke8) February 15, 2021
Wickets continued to tumble within the 2nd Test between India and England on Chennai, with the hosts shedding their complete batting lineup following Pujara’s wicket inside the morning session. Ravichandran Ashwin and Virat Kohli mixed to type a partnership that stretched India’s lead past 300 earlier than the Lunch break.