Brydon Carse etched his name in cricket's history by recording the 10,000th duck in Test cricket during the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston on July 5, 2025. This milestone occurred amidst a captivating day's play where Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell helped India dismiss England for 407, despite a strong fightback led by Jamie Smith and Harry Brook.
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