‘Unicorn balloons stop play’ In second England vs West Indies Test, crowd reaction is pure gold. watch

There have been many incidents when cricket matches have been postponed because of unhealthy climate, pitch invasion or premature accidents. Nonetheless, a humorous incident occurred through the just lately concluded second Take a look at between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Throughout England’s second innings on the fourth day, a unicorn-shaped balloon appeared within the outfield and the incident left spectators in splits. When the match was briefly halted, a member of the bottom workers rushed onto the sphere to take away the balloon.

The English crowd says its humorous and cheers “ole” in unison.

In the meantime, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root scored a century every for the hosts as England gained the second Take a look at towards the West Indies by 241 runs at Trent Bridge.

The win in Nottingham additionally marked the primary time England crossed 400 in each innings in Take a look at cricket’s 147-year historical past.

Pope believes England can rating 600 runs in in the future of Take a look at cricket in the correct situations for Ben Stokes.

Pope was one in all 4 batsmen to attain a century on the primary day towards Pakistan in Rawalpindi in December 2022 when England posted 506-4 regardless of dealing with simply 75 overs.

And the England vice-captain believes the crew now have the flexibility to surpass that feat, but in addition adapt to extra bowler-friendly situations as they refine their attacking ‘buzzball’ method.

“I believe when Buzz (England coach Brendon McCullum) and Stokes took over, we have been a batting unit, not missing in expertise, however missing in confidence,” mentioned Pope.

England, who earlier beat the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s, have now gained the Take a look at collection for the primary time since 2022 as they lead 2-0 forward of this week’s ultimate at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Attracts towards New Zealand and Australia in 2023, and a 4-1 defeat in India this yr, checked England’s progress within the World Take a look at Championship standings.

They underwent a major overhaul of the squad with England’s file wicket-taker James Anderson, 100-cap veteran Jonny Bairstow, wicketkeeper Ben Foakes and veteran spinner Jack Leach.

Quick bowler Gus Atkinson took 12 wickets at Lord’s, 5 at Trent Bridge and Jamie Smith shone as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

(with AFP enter)