Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Shastri, Hussain's Banter & Crawley's Appeal Highlight Day 1 of Test
During the India vs England Test match, commentators Ravi Shastri and Nasser Hussain shared a lighthearted moment on air, discussing former cricketer Farokh Engineer's appetite.
Shastri fondly mentioned Engineer's love for food, prompting a humorous response from Hussain.
Additionally, England's Zak Crawley made a very enthusiastic appeal for a wicket, which grabbed viewers' attention, even though the umpire did not give the batsman out.
These moments added a bit of fun to the match.
Ravi Shastri commented on Farokh Engineer's eating habits during the IND vs. ENG 4th Test.
Nasser Hussain humorously responded to Shastri's comment during the commentary.
Zak Crawley's enthusiastic appeal from the slip cordon caught attention on Day 1.
Crawley's appeal occurred when Yashasvi Jaiswal was struck on the pads.
The umpire did not give a wicket, and England did not review the call.
- Who
- Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Farokh Engineer, and Zak Crawley.
- What
- Commentary on a Test match and an enthusiastic appeal by a player.
- When
- Day 1 of the fourth Test.
- Where
- Old Trafford.
- Why
- To provide commentary and to add a bit of excitement to the game.
- Match
- IND vs ENG 4th Test
- Venue
- Old Trafford
- Commentators
- Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain
- Player's appeal
- Zak Crawley
- Former cricketer
- Farokh Engineer