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India vs England 3rd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates©AFP
India vs England Third Day Test Live Updates: Rohit Sharma is unbeaten after scoring his half-century, while Ravindra Jadeja is equally solid at the other end. India, with three chances, are close to the 100-run mark against England in the ongoing third Test in Rajkot. Mark Wood dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill to affect India’s start. Tom Hartley later removed Rajat Patidar to add to the hosts’ misery. A strong partnership between Rohit and Jadeja got India out of its troubles. Earlier, India captain Rohit won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. The host team presented Test caps to Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel. India are playing with a total of four chances with Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj again in the eleven. (LIVE SCORE)
India (playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
England (playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson
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11:40 (IST)
India vs England Live: Lunch on Day 1!
It was a shared session between India and England, however, the guests will still be happy about the fact that they managed to scalp three wickets. India started the session well with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal dealing with boundaries, but Mark Wood stopped the giant with wickets in consecutive overs. Tom Hartley then insisted on putting India in serious trouble. What followed was a rescue act from Rohit and Ravindra Jadeja as the duo added 60 runs before the lunch break.
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11:27 (IST)
India vs England live: Fifty for Rohit Sharma!
Rohit Sharma reaches his half-century in 71 balls. This is a magnificent knock so far from the Indian captain. He survived some tough times in the outings and then led his innings very well to reach his fifty.
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11:12 (IST)
India vs England live: FOUR!
Another four from the bat of Rohit Sharma off the bowling of Tom Hartley. This was a little short and Rohit hit it over the mid-wicket fielder towards the boundary. This brilliant batting is by the Indian captain. He is slowly and gradually getting his team back from the game.
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11:04 (IST)
India vs England live: Rohit on fire!
IND 67/3 (16.5)
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10:59 (IST)
India vs England live: FOUR!
Wow! That’s a beautiful drive from Rohit Sharma through the cover region for a four. This is a good ongoing battle between Rohit and James Anderson. So far, the Indian captain has battled well even though the veteran England pacer has given him a few scares.
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10:55 (IST)
India vs England live: FOUR!
IND 56/3 (15)
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10:46 (IST)
India vs England live: Rohit survives!
Rohit Sharma was dismissed by the ground umpire on an appeal by LBW on the bowling of James Anderson. The Indian captain went upstairs and replays revealed that the ball first grazed the bat and then hit his front pad.
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10:41 (IST)
India vs England live: Rohit on the charge!
First a short ball from Tom Hartley and Rohit Sharma deflected it for a four offside. The next ball was fuller and Rohit bowled it through the deep mid-wicket region for another four.
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10:36 (IST)
India vs England live: What a start from England!
England managed to take three wickets in the first hour of play of the third Test match in Rajkot. India got off to a good start with a flurry of boundaries from Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal before Mark Wood spoiled the joy. The pacer removed Jaiswal and Shubman Gill in his consecutive overs and then Tom Hartley got Rajat Patidar to put more pressure on India.
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10:16 (IST)
India vs England live: WICKET!
Another India batsman bites the dust and England now dominates this game. Rajat Patidar is gone! Tom Hartley catches him. It’s a soft dismissal as Patidar gave an easy catch to Ben Duckett at cover. India 33/3 in 8.5 overs against England.
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10:07 (IST)
India vs England live: Wood puts England on top!
Mark Wood’s two goals have given England control of the match. With a delivery of good length, the right-arm pacer edged Shubman Gill, who lacked proper footwork, and took the ball to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes on the fourth ball of the sixth over.
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09:52 (IST)
India vs England live: WICKET!
A first step for England. Mark Wood has Yashasvi Jaiswal! It was a backwards delivery, away from Jaiswal. The left-hander got an outside edge which flew straight towards Joe Root at first slip.
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09:42 (IST)
India vs England live: FOUR!
Another fuller delivery from James Anderson and Yashasvi Jaiswal left it for four. England’s pacers are beaten at boundaries every time they bowl half-volleys.
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09:39 (IST)
India vs England live: FOUR!
A fuller delivery from Mark Wood and Rohit Sharma took him away for four. The shot would also help Rohit open his account in the game.
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09:31 (IST)
India vs England live: The action begins!
James Anderson is bowling the first over. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays the first ball. It’s a fuller delivery and Jaiswal is off the mark for a four. What a start for the young opener!
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09:14 (IST)
India vs England live: here are the playing XI –
India (playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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09:09 (IST)
India vs England live: This is what the England captain says –
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09:03 (IST)
India vs England live: India opts to bat first!
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first. “It looks like a good pitch, better than the last two we have played. Rajkot is known to be a good pitch, but it will deteriorate as it goes on. The boys stepped up and did the job for the team when it was needed.” “The next three Test matches will be as exciting as the first two. We need to stay focused here and see how we can do well,” the India captain said after winning the toss.
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08:52 (IST)
India vs England live: Sarfaraz and Jurel make their debut!
Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel received their Test caps. This is a big moment for both the players, especially for Sarfaraz, who had been knocking on the selectors’ doors for quite some time by scoring runs consistently in the domestic format.
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08:41 (IST)
India vs England live: Horse mackerel could replace Bharat!
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08:38 (IST)
India vs England live: Sarfaraz Khan in line to make debut!
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08:37 (IST)
India vs England live: Rohit batsman under scanner
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08:35 (IST)
India vs England live: India’s middle order a concern!
The brilliance of Yashasvi Jaiswal (321 runs) and Jasprit Bumrah (15) enabled India to return to the series, but concerns remain over a failing middle-order, which will now rely on young talent to deliver the goods.
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08:26 (IST)
India vs England live: England’s XI already announced!
England announced their playing XI for the third Test on the eve of the start of the game. Mark Wood replaced Shoaib Bashir in the team.
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08:24 (IST)
India vs England live: a perfectly prepared series!
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08:12 (IST)
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