A rare and comical moment unfolded during the West Indies’ second innings in the first Test against India when Jomel Warrican lost control of his bat while trying an aggressive shot off Mohammed Siraj. The incident came in the 37th over, with West Indies struggling at 98 for 7. Warrican attempted a wild swing to a short delivery but ended up losing his grip. The bat slipped out of his hands and flew in the direction of short leg, where Sai Sudharsan had a startled, almost fearful reaction as it flew above him. While Sudharsan ducked in concern, the ball itself went towards mid-off. Shubman Gill moved to his right and took a straightforward catch, completing Warrican’s dismissal for 0 off 2 balls. The commentary too pointed out the same as the chaotic moment ended in a wicket.Watch the comical moment here KL Rahul then retrieved the bat and handed it back to Warrican, bringing a lighter moment to what was otherwise a dominant display by India’s bowlers. Siraj, who delivered the wicket, finished the ninth over of the second innings, with two maidens, conceding 17 runs and claiming three wickets at that stage, having dismantled the lower order with his accuracy and bounce. India had already made light work of the West Indies top and middle order before lunch, and continued to apply pressure after the break with regular wickets.
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The dismissal left the visitors reeling and on the verge of defeat, and put India firmly on course to wrap up the opening Test inside comfortable time.Eventually, India wrapped up the first Test with a commanding victory by an innings and 140 runs.
