This day that year: Remembering Ishant Sharma's 7/74 and India's historic triumph at Lord's

Modified Jul 21, 2018 19:58 IST

#3rd wicket - Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali's wicket was perhaps the most crucial of Ishant's seven

Moeen Ali and Joe Root steadied England's ship on the fifth day. With a 100-run partnership, the Three Lions were cruising towards a victory when a fantastic bowler-captain combination clicked. Ali tried to duck Sharma's bouncer but the ball hit his gloves and moved towards the short leg. Cheteshwar Pujara was placed in that position for this very situation as Dhoni's plan worked.

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