Cricket Scorecard

Right. The ball is in the court of the English batters now, as their bowlers have delivered the goods. Apart from Root, their batters have been tame and will look to make amends. Will they be able to do so? Or will the Indian bowlers save their blushes? Join us for England's reply shortly. 

A dramatic turn-around for India, as after the highs of Lord's, they have been pulled down to the ground. Their batting line-up could only muster 78 and they will be very disappointed with the same. Apart from Rohit Sharma, none of the other batters showed any fight. Rahane looked nervy but forged a good stand with Rohit, but when that was broken, there was a procession of wickets and India have folded for a very low score. Apart from these two, none of the other batters even crossed the double-

What a sublime bowling display this has been by England. Their bowling looked thin on paper before the game got underway, but their bowlers have delivered the goods and have bundled this Indian side out for just 78! The ball was set rolling by James Anderson as in no time, he took 3 wickets in the first hour in the first session and India never recovered from the same. Robinson got a wicket towards the end of Lunch and once they came out, post the first session, they were on a mission. Pant fell

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, ! CAUGHT! There it is! What a comeback this has been from the English bowlers. Overton serves a good-length ball, down leg, Siraj makes room on the off side. Siraj looks to cut this one over the slip cordon but he fails to get any elevation and the ball goes towards Joe Root at first slip who jumps to take a good catch. INDIA HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 78! 

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, A yorker around middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj squeezes it back to the bowler.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Back of a length, outside off. Siraj stays back to heave it but he misses.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, on off. Mohammed Siraj taps it towards backward point.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full and straight from Sam Curran. Ishant Sharma squeezes it out to cover.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, on off. Ishant Sharma drives it straight to the mid off fielder.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma looks to poke at it but misses.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Overpitched ball, around off. Mohammed Siraj digs it out towards the mid off fielder for a run.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Slower ball, outside off. Mohammed Siraj looks to slog hard but misses.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, on off. Ishant Sharma square drives it past the backward point fielder for three runs. Haseeb Hameed gives it a chase and saves a run for his side.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Length ball, outside off. Siraj swings hard but misses.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma swings hard but only manages an outside edge towards Jonny Bairstow at second slip who jumps to take the catch but he drops it. They take a run as the ball goes past the slip cordon.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma digs it out towards gully.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Short of a length, just outside off. Ishant Sharma hangs back to defend but misses and gets hit high on his pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, ! Crucial runs for India. A full ball outside off. Ishant Sharma squeezes it past the slip cordon for a boundary. Dawid Malan gives it a chase but the ball wins.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Ishant Sharma drives it uppishly towards the mid on fielder.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Length ball, in the slot, around off. Siraj hangs back and hits it back past the mid off fielder for a couple of runs.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj swings hard but misses and gets hit on the body. 

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, NOT ! No hat-trick for Sam Curran! Full ball, angling in late from middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj misses the flick and gets an inside edge onto his pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down. Joe Root opts for a review! The replays show that Siraj got a bat on it so the on-field decision stays.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in! 

Sam Curran to Jasprit Bumrah, ! LBW! BACK-TO-BACK! India are at 67/9 now! This time, Curran serves a length delivery around middle and leg, Bumrah looks to flick this to the leg side but misses. Curran appeals and runs away in celebration as the umpire raises his finger. Bumrah takes the review but it does not work out as UltraEdge shows no bat and Ball Tracker shows three reds. One more wicket away are the Brits. Sam Curran is on a hat-trick too! 

Jasprit Bumrah walks out to bat.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, ! LBW! Another one bites the dust and India are falling apart here. Wonderfully bowled by Curran and the only recognized batter has been sent packing. Sam Curran digs in a yorker this time, taking Jadeja by surprise. Jadeja gets his bat down late and misses as the ball takes the pad and goes to the keeper. A loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. India have all three of their reviews left and so, Jadeja takes the review. No bat shows the UltraEdge.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, on a length, Jadeja leaves it alone. 

Ishant Sharma walks out to face the hat-trick ball.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Ishant Sharma survives the hat-trick ball! Around off on a length, a speedy ball, Sharma defends it to the off side. 

Craig Overton to Mohammed Shami, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Overton gets back-to-back wickets and England are on fire here. The hero of the Lord's Test, Shami, has to walk back for a golden duck. 67/7 - a depressing scoreline if you are supporting India. Back of a length this time, around off, Mohammed Shami hops and looks to defend, but only gets an outside edge. The ball goes to the right of third slip, where Rory Burns moves that side and pouches this. Craig Overton is on a hat-trick here

Mohammed Shami is the new man in.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, ! CAUGHT! Oh, dear! The same story continues for Rohit Sharma. He looks to play the pull shot, but he gives an easy catch to the silly mid on fielder. He has played 105 balls, but he has put all of that down the drain as he gifts his wicket away. Craig Overton runs in and hurls a short delivery, around off, the ball does not come onto the bat nicely as Rohit Sharma looks set to play the pull shot. He miscues it and the ball takes the lower half of the bl

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Pushed to the fielder at covers now. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, That looked close! On a length on off, Rohit taps this to the leg side and wants the run. Jadeja sends him back quickly as Craig Overton reaches the ball and whips it towards the wickets, as Sharma scampers back. Misses, though. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller outside off, Ravindra shoulders arms. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Around off, pushed to the cover region. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, around off, the ball jags back in quicky and misses Jadeja's blade, but goes onto hit him near the unmentionables. No harm done, though. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, left alone. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Lands it around off, but the ball hits the pitch and straightens. Jadeja looks to defend inside the line and the ball whistles past the edge to the keeper. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Full on off, RJ pushes it back to the bowler. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL. On middle, tucked to square leg and Jadeja is handed the strike again, with a single. A no ball is called as Sam Curran stepped past the crease. 

Sam Curran (7-2-18-0) comes into the attack.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Curran starts his new spell with a length ball on the pads, nudged to fine leg and one is taken. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, outside off, Jadeja takes a stride forward and pushes this to covers and rotates the strike. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Digs in a short ball around the body, RJ just sits under this one. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Hurls a length ball on the pads, this is glanced neatly through square leg for a run. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, close to the off pole, RJ pushes this towards point for a quick single. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on the pads, nudged to the short mid-wicket fielder. A loud 'NO!' by Jadeja. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Slants across a back-of-a-length delivery across the southpaw, Jadeja goes back and looks to defend, but gets beaten by the angle. 

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good running between the wickets! Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it to cover and scampers through for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, on middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja prods forward to defend this one.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets it go through to the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, on off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Well bowled! Good-length ball, just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to defend but the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Jadeja misses the flick and gets rapped on the pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, EDGED BUT SAFE! Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma pokes at it and gets an outside edge towards Jonny Bairstow at second slip, who dives low to his left. The ball did not carry to him as it was not played with hard hands.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to defend this one out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Short ball, down leg. Rohit Sharma swivels and pulls it along the ground towards fine leg for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around middle. Rohit Sharma blocks it towards the on side.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Overpitched ball, just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja digs it out to mid off.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it solidly.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Banged in short, down leg. Ravindra Jadeja ducks under it.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, strayed on the pads. Rohit Sharma gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to flick. The ball rolls away behind the sticks and they take one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, coming in with the angle from off. Rohit Sharma blocks it to cover.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, A Wicket Maiden! Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it solidly off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it to cover.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Well bowled! Good-length ball, just outside off stump. Ravindra Jadeja sways away from the line of the ball.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, angling away after landing, outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, angling in from middle. Ravindra Jadeja stands tall and blocks it.

Half the Indian side back into the shed. Now, Ravindra Jadeja makes his way out into the middle. 

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson gets rid of the dangerous Rishabh Pant and India are 5 down now. Another catch for Buttler and he has been a busy man in this Test so far. Pant has struggled to get into a good rhythm in this series so far and the same story continues. Back-of-a-length ball, angling away outside off. Rishabh Pant could have left it alone, but he decides to poke at this and gets an outside edge towards Jos Buttler, who takes his 5th catch of

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, A yorker, around off. Rohit Sharma digs it out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from off. Rohit Sharma defends it off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on off. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets an inside edge back towards the keeper. Rishabh Pant looks for a single but is sent back by Rohit Sharma. Jos Buttler has a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Lovely delivery! Good-length ball, around the fifth stump. Rohit Sharma looks to defend off the front foot but the ball goes past his outside edge to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma stays back and taps it behind square on the off side.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, A loud shout for LBW but the umpire turns it down! Good-length ball, around middle and leg. Rishabh Pant gets forward to defend but he misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, around middle. Rishabh Pant stays back to block it out.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, around off. Rishabh Pant prods forward and pushes it to mid on.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Well bowled! Good-length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Rishabh Pant looks to defend but the ball zips past his outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, On a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant taps it towards backward point.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, outside off. Rishabh Pant looks to drive on the up but slices it in the end towards backward point where Rory Burns dives to his left to stop the ball.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to poke but withdraws his bat at the last minute.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in late. Rohit Sharma prods forward to block this one out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, moving away after landing, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Craig Overton to Rishabh Pant, Good-length ball, on off. Rishabh Pant steps out and taps it towards mid off for a quick run.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Craig Overton! 

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it off his pads towards square leg for a run to get off the mark.

The English players are in a huddle near the ropes. Joe Root has a quick word and they disperse to their respective positions on the field. Rohit Sharma is joined by the attack-minded, Rishabh Pant out in the middle. Ollie Robinson will complete his over now...

... Day 1, Session 2 ...

Not at all what the Indians would have been looking for after their exploits in the second Test. Their openers have usually set the platform for them in this series, but in this game, the opening duo was broken on ball 5 of the Test match. Pujara continued to struggle as he went back for just 1 run. The skipper, Kohli, who has been searching for his 71st ton for a while now, has to wait a bit longer, as he was snaked by a beauty from Jimmy. Rohit Sharma has looked the most settled of all the bat

What a first session it has been for the English Lions! They have pushed the demons of the last game out of their systems and have come out all guns blazing and will be very happy with their work so far. It has been all about James Anderson as the veteran has run through the top-order of the Indians. Jos Buttler has been his partner in crime as he has taken four catches as well. Jimmy removed Rahul in the very first over and Pujara was soon sent back. He kept probing and also removed his nemes

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson has struck for England in the last over before Lunch and India are in deep trouble now. Good-length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane hangs his bat at it and gets an outside edge towards Jos Buttler behind the sticks, who pouches it comfortably. Ollie Robinson gets rid of India's vice-captain, just when he was looking to steady the innings with his batting partner. England are bossing this game now and

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Ajinkya Rahane works it off his pads towards fine leg for a couple. Ollie Pope comes around and stops a certain boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Ajinkya Rahane gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to defend it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Banged in short, around middle. Rohit Sharma looks to pull but gets a top edge towards fine leg for a run.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Nicely done from Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, strayed on the pads. Ajinkya clips it off his pads through the vacant fine leg region for a boundary.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it well off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, BEATEN! Length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to defend but is beaten as the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, nipping away late. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to it.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, coming in with the angle, from off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it well under his eyes.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to block this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, jagging back in sharply. Rohit Sharma comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. England appeal but the umpire is unmoved.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma works it towards the slip cordon with soft hands.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around middle. Rohit Sharma gets a bit squared up in his defense as the ball nips away slightly.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Starts with a full ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma reaches out and drives it through extra cover for a couple. Sam Curran gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, around off. Ajinkya Rahane taps it towards backward point.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Short ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane punches it off the back foot to wide of the mid off fielder. Rohit Sharma wanted a single but he was sent back by his partner.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Overpitched ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane squeezes it out to cover.

Joe Root jogs off as he seems to have hurt his fingers. Let's hope it is nothing too serious. 

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, around off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it solidly.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards Joe Root at first slip. The ball does not carry as it was played with soft hands by Ajinkya.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane stays back and cuts it towards backward point for a quick run.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, No ball again, as Sam Curran oversteps. Good-length ball, jagging back in from off. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the front foot.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it towards backward point. No Ball called as Sam Curran has overstepped.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, angling away after pitching. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to this one.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to block this one out.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Nicely done! Short of a length, down leg. Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and whips it towards fine leg for a boundary.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, around off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the back foot to the cover region.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma hops in the crease and blocks it out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma defends it solidly off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, angling away late after landing. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line to block it.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma drives it straight back to the bowler.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Rohit Sharma misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads.

Change in bowling. Craig Overton is finally handed the ball! 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Starts with a back of a length, on middle and leg. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and gets hit on his thigh pad.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Well bowled! Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but is beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. How often have we seen that today!

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, nipping away, from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane comes forward but shoulders arms to this one.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, moving away late, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, on the pads. Rohit Sharma flicks it off his pads towards sqaure leg for a single.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma turns it towards mid-wicket.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, darted on the pads. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and gets hit high on his pads. The ball rolls away towards the short leg fielder.

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Full on off, punched back to Ali again. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes back and pushes it back to Ali, does Rahane. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, on off, Rohit pushes this through covers and changes the strike. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, clipped to the leg side for a single. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Slower through the air, on middle, Sharma gets low and just paddles this to short fine leg for one. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, just pushed away to the point region. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Drags his length back and serves a short ball, down the leg side. Ajinkya Rahane looks to hook it away but misses. Jos takes it and appeals but the umpire does not move. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Rahane played that nice and late and gets a boundary. Will give him some confidence. On a length, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and waits for the ball to arrive, before then dabbing it past the backward point fielder. Haseeb Hameed gives it a chase but ends up on the losing side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly behind the good length, around off, nips back in, AR looks to defend, but gets an inside edge back onto his pad. The ball lobs up, but lands safely next to Jinks. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off, kept out nicely. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, AR dabs this behind point. He waits to see if there is a single there, as Rohit Sharma is down the track, looking for the run, but Rahane sends him back quickly. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slanting across, on a length, around off, Rahane gets beaten as he looks to defend. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Just a single from Moeen's first over! Flatter, on off, turning in, Rahane pushes this past mid off for an easy run. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane goes back and pushes this back to Moeen. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane goes back into his crease and pushes this shortish ball to the off side. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, A touch short, around off, AR pushes this to covers. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane gently prods forward and smothers this ball out.

Moeen Ali comes into the attack.

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Floats it up around off, Rahane blocks it well. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, On middle, bounces slightly more than what Rohit anticipated, as he awkwardly fends it back onto the deck. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish this time, on the body, Ajinkya Rahane hops and nudges this to the on side for a run. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Full, on off, AR works it to short covers. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off this time, Rahane taps this to point. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, On off, pushed to the off side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, around leg, the ball hits the deck and shoots up this time and Rahane gets pinged high on the pad. An appeal but turned down. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Around off, blocked. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, A carbon copy of the previous delivery. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, RS shows no interest to play at this. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Serves a back-of-a-length ball this time, lands around off, sharply nips back in as Sharma is late in getting his bat down in time. The ball hits the thigh pad and lobs towards the slip cordon, where the fielder takes it. An appeal but nothing from the umpire. Root does not go for the review. A good choice as UltraEdge shows no spike. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, no shot offered. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Pitches it up and around off, Sharma pushes this to the leg side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles a length delivery across Rahane. He looks to leave it late, but the ball takes the under edge and bounces next to the turf. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Closer to the off pole, on a length. Still not close enough for Ajinkya to play at this as he makes a leave. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller in length, around middle, pushed to the fielder at short covers. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Width offered outside off, Rahane dabs this to the point fielder. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, An action replay of the previous delivery. Rahane gets beaten by the angle again. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slants a length delivery across the right-hander, Ajinkya looks to defend, but the ball angles away from his blade to the keeper. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Around off, angling inwards, on off, Rohit taps this to point. Comes ahead, but then yells a loud 'NOOOOOOO!' to his partner. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Gets behind the line of the ball and defends this one out. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller outside off, RS shoulders arms. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYES. Errs this time, does Jimmy. On a length, on the pads, Rohit Sharma looks to flick but misses and the ball takes the pad and runs away to the fine leg fence. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, angling in, Rohit looks to work this to the leg side but gets hit on the thigh pad. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on the fourth stump line, Rohit looks to block inside the line but gets beaten. 

DRINKS BREAK. What a first hour of play this has been for England. They needed to start strongly after the last Test and they have done that supremely well. It has all been about James Anderson as he has run riot through the Indian top-order, removing Rahul, Pujara, and skipper, Kohli. Only Rohit Sharma has looked settled for India and along with Rahane, they will look to weather the storm and reach Lunch unscathed. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Well bowled! Length ball, nipping in late from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but inside edges it towards fine leg as he is a bit late on it. They take a single.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in just that little bit. Rohit Sharma defends it off the back foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma blocks it solidly off the back foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, ! CLASSY! Overpitched ball, on off. Rohit Sharma comes forward and drives it straight back past the bowler for a boundary.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma hangs his bat it and the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point.

James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, angling in from middle. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it watchfully.

The deputy, Ajinkya Rahane replaces the skipper now. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! This is a huge wicket for James Anderson and England, as they get to see the back of the Indian captain. In another episode of the Jimmy vs VK show, it is the English veteran who has come out on top again. Length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Virat Kohli plays a very loose-looking shot, as he looks to drive through covers but the ball nips away slightly, and he only manages an outside edge and Jos Buttler behind the sticks does the

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, coming back in from off. Virat Kohli defends it off the front foot.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, TWO LEG BYES! Length ball, angling in from middle and leg. Virat Kohli misses the flick and gets it on the pad as the ball races away towards the boundary ropes. Sam Curran cuts it around and saves a couple.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, sprayed down leg. Virat Kohli misses the flick and the ball goes to the keeper.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Well bowled! Back of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli is in two minds whether to leave or defend it but leaves it in the end as there is some extra bounce on offer for Jimmy.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, angling in late. Rohit Sharma defends it solidly off the front foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, BEAUTY! Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but is beaten as ball holds its line and zips past his outside edge.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma prods forward and blocks it to cover.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Rohit Sharma works it uppishly towards mid-wicket.

Change. Sam Curran has been introduced into the attack. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in late from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma turns it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma defends it to cover and collects an easy single to end the over.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off, moving away slightly. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from off. Rohit Sharma turns it towards mid-wicket off the front foot.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger, around off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to block this one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on middle. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads as there is some extra bounce on offer.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Good-length ball, jagging back in from outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to poke at it but is beaten as the ball zips past his inside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli lets it go through to the keeper untouched.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Full ball, outside off. Virat Kohli drives it towards the extra cover fielder.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Well bowled! Back of a length, just outside off. Virat Kohli looks to leave it alone but gets an under edge as the ball rolls away behind the sticks. No Ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, On a length, way outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, ! Nicely done! Good-length ball, around middle. Virat Kohli tickles it towards fine leg for a boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, jagging back in after pitching. Virat Kohli comes forward and defends it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on off. Rohit Sharma drives it back to the bowler who gets a hand to it as the ball deflects towards mid off and they take one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and defends it towards the vacant cover region and takes an easy single.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Another length ball, just outside off. Rohit Sharma prods forward but leaves it in the end.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone watchfully.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Full ball, around off. Virat Kohli gets low and drives it through mid off to get off the mark as they take three runs. Moeen Ali gives it a chase and saves a run for his side.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, coming back in from off stump. Rohit Sharma gets forward to block this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYES! Good-length ball, jagging back in, around the pads. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and it clips his pads towards the boundary ropes. Jos Buttler dives to his left but the ball beats him.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, coming back in late. Rohit Sharma defends it off the front foot to cover.

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! What a start this is for Anderson and England. They have struck again and India's wall, Pujara, has been breached. Anderson probes with his line and length and makes Pujara play at this, which proves to be his undoing. Again, he dishes a couple of inswingers and poses a question on Pujara's mind, then, he serves an outswinger in the zone of uncertainty and gets the better of Pujara. On a length this time, around the off pole, the ba

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and blocks it towards backward point.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off, angling away late. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, What an over by Jimmy! Another wicket for him. Fuller, outside off, Virat leaves it untouched. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Way outside off, VK watches it sail past him to the keeper. 

The Indian captain, Virat Kohli walks out to bat.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, In the zone outside the off pole, Kohli again makes a leave. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Fuller, outside off, nipping away, Virat shoulders arms. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, coming back in, RS looks to fend it out but misses and gets hit on the pad high. An appeal but turned down. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, The batsman has just watchfully blocked this out.

Ollie Robinson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Around off, CP pushes this through covers for a run. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye. This is bowled on the pads, Sharma looks to nudge this to the leg side but misses and the ball takes the pad and goes to the leg side. The batters take a leg bye. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller, in the channel outside off, Rohit looks to play at that but gets beaten. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, length ball, the ball nips back in sharply, as Rohit shoulders arms, and the ball whistles past the off pole. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off, left alone. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Around off, defended back onto the deck. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off on a length, away movement again, Pujara defends inside the line and gets beaten. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller, around off, Pujara looks to defend, but the ball nips inwards and takes the inside edge and hits him on the pad. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Short of a length, on the body, Pujara dabs this to the leg side. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller, way outside off, Pujara is not bothered by it and leaves. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, On a length outside off, Rohit lets it go through to the keeper. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Another leave as this was bowled outside the off pole. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Angles into the pads, Rohit looks to flick but gets a leading edge, which safely goes to the point region. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, left alone. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good length, closer to off, Rohit does not play at this. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Another one in the channel outside off, Sharma leaves it untouched. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, outside off, Sharma watches it go past him to Buttler. No ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped. 

Ollie Robinson will bowl from the other end.

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball, around off, Pujara prods ahead and blocks the ball out. A top start by Jimmy! 

Cheteshwar Pujara is the new man in.

James Anderson to KL Rahul, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! This is a great start by England and they have struck in the very first over. This is just what they would have wanted after the Lord's Test. Usually, when there is a delivery in such a channel, KL has been wary and has left it, but this time, he goes chasing after this and pays the price. James Anderson runs in and serves a fuller ball, in the fourth stump channel, gets it to move away as well. KL Rahul looks for the big, booming drive th

James Anderson to KL Rahul, Length outside off this time, Rahul watches the ball go past him to the keeper. 

James Anderson to KL Rahul, In the channel outside the off pole, KL shoulders arms on this occasion. 

James Anderson to KL Rahul, On a length, around off, coming back in, KL taps this to point and looks for one. He is rightfully sent back by Rohit. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Off the mark is Rohit Sharma! Right on the first ball too. Back of a length, around off, nipping away slightly, Rohit taps this through covers and collects a single. 

All set for the action to begin here. The English players have spread out on the field here. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will open the innings for India. James Anderson to speed-in first up with the new ball in hand. Here he comes...

Right. Time for the National Anthems now. First, it will be India's 'Jana Gana Mana', followed by England's 'God Save The Queen'. 

The England captain, Joe Root, says that they are not too disappointed to be bowling and in recent history, the ground keeps getting better and better as they go on. Informs that they have two changes as Dawid Malan and Craig Overton come in and Dom Sibley and Mark Wood miss out. Says that the choice of playing Overton over Mahmood was made on the conditions out in the middle and Mahmood is playing very well, but Overton has consistently performed in county conditions. On the opening combination

England (Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan (In for Dom Sibley), Joe Root (C), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (WK), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Craig Overton (In for Mark Wood), Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.

India (Unchanged XI) - Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, says that it is a surprise as he has won the toss. Adds that this pitch looks a bit different and there is very little grass. About changing the playing XI, says that they thought about adding Ashwin in the side but the extra seamer is valuable in these conditions. Says that it is up to the boys to take up this winning culture and the boys have been brilliant so far. Adds that Ravindra Jadeja will have a much bigger role in this match for sure. Credits the opener

TOSS - All in readiness for the flip of the coin at Leeds. Virat Kohli and Joe Root are out there, in their blazers. It is Root who spins the coin and Kohli wins the toss. INDIA HAVE ELECTED TO BAT! 

England look like a shadow of their former selves as they have struggled to gain momentum and have not shown impetus to battle this hot-headed Indian side. They have a lot of issues and things are looking bleak at the moment for them. With their batting, Joe Root is the only one who has shown any skill and fight, while the other batters have just not been able to stand up and share the responsibility with their skipper. Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley have been dropped and Dawid Malan has been recal

... DAY 1 ...

Hello folks! After a riveting game of cricket in the second Test at Lord's, wherein India walked the talk and smacked the Brits towards the fag end of Day 5, which resulted in India taking a 1-0 lead in the 5-game Test series, now, we are all braced and ready for the third time that these two giants clash their swords as the third Test at Headingley is upon us. On that note, hello and a very warm welcome to the coverage...

The confidence is definitely with the visitors as in the last game, they rose to the challenge at the Home of Cricket and dismantled England. All departments of the Indian vehicle seem to be working in tandem and they are looking very good, heading into this game. Their openers have fired, the middle order showed fight, the tail wagged for longer than what anybody would have expected, their pacers have bowled with fire and zest. Do not expect them to make any changes as such, but Shardul Thakur

Right. The ball is in the court of the English batters now, as their bowlers have delivered the goods. Apart from Root, their batters have been tame and will look to make amends. Will they be able to do so? Or will the Indian bowlers save their blushes? Join us for England's reply shortly. 

A dramatic turn-around for India, as after the highs of Lord's, they have been pulled down to the ground. Their batting line-up could only muster 78 and they will be very disappointed with the same. Apart from Rohit Sharma, none of the other batters showed any fight. Rahane looked nervy but forged a good stand with Rohit, but when that was broken, there was a procession of wickets and India have folded for a very low score. Apart from these two, none of the other batters even crossed the double-

What a sublime bowling display this has been by England. Their bowling looked thin on paper before the game got underway, but their bowlers have delivered the goods and have bundled this Indian side out for just 78! The ball was set rolling by James Anderson as in no time, he took 3 wickets in the first hour in the first session and India never recovered from the same. Robinson got a wicket towards the end of Lunch and once they came out, post the first session, they were on a mission. Pant fell

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, ! CAUGHT! There it is! What a comeback this has been from the English bowlers. Overton serves a good-length ball, down leg, Siraj makes room on the off side. Siraj looks to cut this one over the slip cordon but he fails to get any elevation and the ball goes towards Joe Root at first slip who jumps to take a good catch. INDIA HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 78! 

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, A yorker around middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj squeezes it back to the bowler.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Back of a length, outside off. Siraj stays back to heave it but he misses.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, on off. Mohammed Siraj taps it towards backward point.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full and straight from Sam Curran. Ishant Sharma squeezes it out to cover.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, on off. Ishant Sharma drives it straight to the mid off fielder.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma looks to poke at it but misses.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Overpitched ball, around off. Mohammed Siraj digs it out towards the mid off fielder for a run.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Slower ball, outside off. Mohammed Siraj looks to slog hard but misses.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, on off. Ishant Sharma square drives it past the backward point fielder for three runs. Haseeb Hameed gives it a chase and saves a run for his side.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Length ball, outside off. Siraj swings hard but misses.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma swings hard but only manages an outside edge towards Jonny Bairstow at second slip who jumps to take the catch but he drops it. They take a run as the ball goes past the slip cordon.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma digs it out towards gully.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Short of a length, just outside off. Ishant Sharma hangs back to defend but misses and gets hit high on his pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, ! Crucial runs for India. A full ball outside off. Ishant Sharma squeezes it past the slip cordon for a boundary. Dawid Malan gives it a chase but the ball wins.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Ishant Sharma drives it uppishly towards the mid on fielder.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Length ball, in the slot, around off. Siraj hangs back and hits it back past the mid off fielder for a couple of runs.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj swings hard but misses and gets hit on the body. 

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, NOT ! No hat-trick for Sam Curran! Full ball, angling in late from middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj misses the flick and gets an inside edge onto his pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down. Joe Root opts for a review! The replays show that Siraj got a bat on it so the on-field decision stays.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in! 

Sam Curran to Jasprit Bumrah, ! LBW! BACK-TO-BACK! India are at 67/9 now! This time, Curran serves a length delivery around middle and leg, Bumrah looks to flick this to the leg side but misses. Curran appeals and runs away in celebration as the umpire raises his finger. Bumrah takes the review but it does not work out as UltraEdge shows no bat and Ball Tracker shows three reds. One more wicket away are the Brits. Sam Curran is on a hat-trick too! 

Jasprit Bumrah walks out to bat.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, ! LBW! Another one bites the dust and India are falling apart here. Wonderfully bowled by Curran and the only recognized batter has been sent packing. Sam Curran digs in a yorker this time, taking Jadeja by surprise. Jadeja gets his bat down late and misses as the ball takes the pad and goes to the keeper. A loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. India have all three of their reviews left and so, Jadeja takes the review. No bat shows the UltraEdge.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, on a length, Jadeja leaves it alone. 

Ishant Sharma walks out to face the hat-trick ball.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Ishant Sharma survives the hat-trick ball! Around off on a length, a speedy ball, Sharma defends it to the off side. 

Craig Overton to Mohammed Shami, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Overton gets back-to-back wickets and England are on fire here. The hero of the Lord's Test, Shami, has to walk back for a golden duck. 67/7 - a depressing scoreline if you are supporting India. Back of a length this time, around off, Mohammed Shami hops and looks to defend, but only gets an outside edge. The ball goes to the right of third slip, where Rory Burns moves that side and pouches this. Craig Overton is on a hat-trick here

Mohammed Shami is the new man in.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, ! CAUGHT! Oh, dear! The same story continues for Rohit Sharma. He looks to play the pull shot, but he gives an easy catch to the silly mid on fielder. He has played 105 balls, but he has put all of that down the drain as he gifts his wicket away. Craig Overton runs in and hurls a short delivery, around off, the ball does not come onto the bat nicely as Rohit Sharma looks set to play the pull shot. He miscues it and the ball takes the lower half of the bl

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Pushed to the fielder at covers now. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, That looked close! On a length on off, Rohit taps this to the leg side and wants the run. Jadeja sends him back quickly as Craig Overton reaches the ball and whips it towards the wickets, as Sharma scampers back. Misses, though. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller outside off, Ravindra shoulders arms. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Around off, pushed to the cover region. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, around off, the ball jags back in quicky and misses Jadeja's blade, but goes onto hit him near the unmentionables. No harm done, though. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, left alone. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Lands it around off, but the ball hits the pitch and straightens. Jadeja looks to defend inside the line and the ball whistles past the edge to the keeper. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Full on off, RJ pushes it back to the bowler. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL. On middle, tucked to square leg and Jadeja is handed the strike again, with a single. A no ball is called as Sam Curran stepped past the crease. 

Sam Curran (7-2-18-0) comes into the attack.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Curran starts his new spell with a length ball on the pads, nudged to fine leg and one is taken. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, outside off, Jadeja takes a stride forward and pushes this to covers and rotates the strike. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Digs in a short ball around the body, RJ just sits under this one. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Hurls a length ball on the pads, this is glanced neatly through square leg for a run. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, close to the off pole, RJ pushes this towards point for a quick single. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on the pads, nudged to the short mid-wicket fielder. A loud 'NO!' by Jadeja. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Slants across a back-of-a-length delivery across the southpaw, Jadeja goes back and looks to defend, but gets beaten by the angle. 

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good running between the wickets! Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it to cover and scampers through for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, on middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja prods forward to defend this one.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets it go through to the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, on off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Well bowled! Good-length ball, just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to defend but the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Jadeja misses the flick and gets rapped on the pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, EDGED BUT SAFE! Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma pokes at it and gets an outside edge towards Jonny Bairstow at second slip, who dives low to his left. The ball did not carry to him as it was not played with hard hands.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to defend this one out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Short ball, down leg. Rohit Sharma swivels and pulls it along the ground towards fine leg for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around middle. Rohit Sharma blocks it towards the on side.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Overpitched ball, just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja digs it out to mid off.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it solidly.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Banged in short, down leg. Ravindra Jadeja ducks under it.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, strayed on the pads. Rohit Sharma gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to flick. The ball rolls away behind the sticks and they take one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, coming in with the angle from off. Rohit Sharma blocks it to cover.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, A Wicket Maiden! Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it solidly off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it to cover.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Well bowled! Good-length ball, just outside off stump. Ravindra Jadeja sways away from the line of the ball.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, angling away after landing, outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, angling in from middle. Ravindra Jadeja stands tall and blocks it.

Half the Indian side back into the shed. Now, Ravindra Jadeja makes his way out into the middle. 

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson gets rid of the dangerous Rishabh Pant and India are 5 down now. Another catch for Buttler and he has been a busy man in this Test so far. Pant has struggled to get into a good rhythm in this series so far and the same story continues. Back-of-a-length ball, angling away outside off. Rishabh Pant could have left it alone, but he decides to poke at this and gets an outside edge towards Jos Buttler, who takes his 5th catch of

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, A yorker, around off. Rohit Sharma digs it out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from off. Rohit Sharma defends it off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on off. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets an inside edge back towards the keeper. Rishabh Pant looks for a single but is sent back by Rohit Sharma. Jos Buttler has a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Lovely delivery! Good-length ball, around the fifth stump. Rohit Sharma looks to defend off the front foot but the ball goes past his outside edge to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma stays back and taps it behind square on the off side.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, A loud shout for LBW but the umpire turns it down! Good-length ball, around middle and leg. Rishabh Pant gets forward to defend but he misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, around middle. Rishabh Pant stays back to block it out.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, around off. Rishabh Pant prods forward and pushes it to mid on.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Well bowled! Good-length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Rishabh Pant looks to defend but the ball zips past his outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, On a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant taps it towards backward point.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, outside off. Rishabh Pant looks to drive on the up but slices it in the end towards backward point where Rory Burns dives to his left to stop the ball.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to poke but withdraws his bat at the last minute.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in late. Rohit Sharma prods forward to block this one out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, moving away after landing, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Craig Overton to Rishabh Pant, Good-length ball, on off. Rishabh Pant steps out and taps it towards mid off for a quick run.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Craig Overton! 

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it off his pads towards square leg for a run to get off the mark.

The English players are in a huddle near the ropes. Joe Root has a quick word and they disperse to their respective positions on the field. Rohit Sharma is joined by the attack-minded, Rishabh Pant out in the middle. Ollie Robinson will complete his over now...

... Day 1, Session 2 ...

Not at all what the Indians would have been looking for after their exploits in the second Test. Their openers have usually set the platform for them in this series, but in this game, the opening duo was broken on ball 5 of the Test match. Pujara continued to struggle as he went back for just 1 run. The skipper, Kohli, who has been searching for his 71st ton for a while now, has to wait a bit longer, as he was snaked by a beauty from Jimmy. Rohit Sharma has looked the most settled of all the bat

What a first session it has been for the English Lions! They have pushed the demons of the last game out of their systems and have come out all guns blazing and will be very happy with their work so far. It has been all about James Anderson as the veteran has run through the top-order of the Indians. Jos Buttler has been his partner in crime as he has taken four catches as well. Jimmy removed Rahul in the very first over and Pujara was soon sent back. He kept probing and also removed his nemes

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson has struck for England in the last over before Lunch and India are in deep trouble now. Good-length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane hangs his bat at it and gets an outside edge towards Jos Buttler behind the sticks, who pouches it comfortably. Ollie Robinson gets rid of India's vice-captain, just when he was looking to steady the innings with his batting partner. England are bossing this game now and

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Ajinkya Rahane works it off his pads towards fine leg for a couple. Ollie Pope comes around and stops a certain boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Ajinkya Rahane gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to defend it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Banged in short, around middle. Rohit Sharma looks to pull but gets a top edge towards fine leg for a run.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Nicely done from Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, strayed on the pads. Ajinkya clips it off his pads through the vacant fine leg region for a boundary.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it well off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, BEATEN! Length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to defend but is beaten as the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, nipping away late. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to it.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, coming in with the angle, from off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it well under his eyes.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to block this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, jagging back in sharply. Rohit Sharma comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. England appeal but the umpire is unmoved.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma works it towards the slip cordon with soft hands.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around middle. Rohit Sharma gets a bit squared up in his defense as the ball nips away slightly.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Starts with a full ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma reaches out and drives it through extra cover for a couple. Sam Curran gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, around off. Ajinkya Rahane taps it towards backward point.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Short ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane punches it off the back foot to wide of the mid off fielder. Rohit Sharma wanted a single but he was sent back by his partner.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Overpitched ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane squeezes it out to cover.

Joe Root jogs off as he seems to have hurt his fingers. Let's hope it is nothing too serious. 

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, around off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it solidly.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards Joe Root at first slip. The ball does not carry as it was played with soft hands by Ajinkya.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane stays back and cuts it towards backward point for a quick run.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, No ball again, as Sam Curran oversteps. Good-length ball, jagging back in from off. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the front foot.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it towards backward point. No Ball called as Sam Curran has overstepped.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, angling away after pitching. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to this one.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to block this one out.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Nicely done! Short of a length, down leg. Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and whips it towards fine leg for a boundary.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, around off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the back foot to the cover region.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma hops in the crease and blocks it out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma defends it solidly off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, angling away late after landing. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line to block it.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma drives it straight back to the bowler.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Rohit Sharma misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads.

Change in bowling. Craig Overton is finally handed the ball! 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Starts with a back of a length, on middle and leg. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and gets hit on his thigh pad.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Well bowled! Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but is beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. How often have we seen that today!

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, nipping away, from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane comes forward but shoulders arms to this one.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, moving away late, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, on the pads. Rohit Sharma flicks it off his pads towards sqaure leg for a single.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma turns it towards mid-wicket.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, darted on the pads. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and gets hit high on his pads. The ball rolls away towards the short leg fielder.

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Full on off, punched back to Ali again. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes back and pushes it back to Ali, does Rahane. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, on off, Rohit pushes this through covers and changes the strike. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, clipped to the leg side for a single. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Slower through the air, on middle, Sharma gets low and just paddles this to short fine leg for one. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, just pushed away to the point region. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Drags his length back and serves a short ball, down the leg side. Ajinkya Rahane looks to hook it away but misses. Jos takes it and appeals but the umpire does not move. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Rahane played that nice and late and gets a boundary. Will give him some confidence. On a length, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and waits for the ball to arrive, before then dabbing it past the backward point fielder. Haseeb Hameed gives it a chase but ends up on the losing side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly behind the good length, around off, nips back in, AR looks to defend, but gets an inside edge back onto his pad. The ball lobs up, but lands safely next to Jinks. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off, kept out nicely. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, AR dabs this behind point. He waits to see if there is a single there, as Rohit Sharma is down the track, looking for the run, but Rahane sends him back quickly. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slanting across, on a length, around off, Rahane gets beaten as he looks to defend. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Just a single from Moeen's first over! Flatter, on off, turning in, Rahane pushes this past mid off for an easy run. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane goes back and pushes this back to Moeen. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane goes back into his crease and pushes this shortish ball to the off side. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, A touch short, around off, AR pushes this to covers. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane gently prods forward and smothers this ball out.

Moeen Ali comes into the attack.

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Floats it up around off, Rahane blocks it well. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, On middle, bounces slightly more than what Rohit anticipated, as he awkwardly fends it back onto the deck. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish this time, on the body, Ajinkya Rahane hops and nudges this to the on side for a run. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Full, on off, AR works it to short covers. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off this time, Rahane taps this to point. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, On off, pushed to the off side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, around leg, the ball hits the deck and shoots up this time and Rahane gets pinged high on the pad. An appeal but turned down. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Around off, blocked. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, A carbon copy of the previous delivery. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, RS shows no interest to play at this. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Serves a back-of-a-length ball this time, lands around off, sharply nips back in as Sharma is late in getting his bat down in time. The ball hits the thigh pad and lobs towards the slip cordon, where the fielder takes it. An appeal but nothing from the umpire. Root does not go for the review. A good choice as UltraEdge shows no spike. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, no shot offered. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Pitches it up and around off, Sharma pushes this to the leg side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles a length delivery across Rahane. He looks to leave it late, but the ball takes the under edge and bounces next to the turf. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Closer to the off pole, on a length. Still not close enough for Ajinkya to play at this as he makes a leave. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller in length, around middle, pushed to the fielder at short covers. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Width offered outside off, Rahane dabs this to the point fielder. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, An action replay of the previous delivery. Rahane gets beaten by the angle again. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slants a length delivery across the right-hander, Ajinkya looks to defend, but the ball angles away from his blade to the keeper. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Around off, angling inwards, on off, Rohit taps this to point. Comes ahead, but then yells a loud 'NOOOOOOO!' to his partner. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Gets behind the line of the ball and defends this one out. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller outside off, RS shoulders arms. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYES. Errs this time, does Jimmy. On a length, on the pads, Rohit Sharma looks to flick but misses and the ball takes the pad and runs away to the fine leg fence. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, angling in, Rohit looks to work this to the leg side but gets hit on the thigh pad. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on the fourth stump line, Rohit looks to block inside the line but gets beaten. 

DRINKS BREAK. What a first hour of play this has been for England. They needed to start strongly after the last Test and they have done that supremely well. It has all been about James Anderson as he has run riot through the Indian top-order, removing Rahul, Pujara, and skipper, Kohli. Only Rohit Sharma has looked settled for India and along with Rahane, they will look to weather the storm and reach Lunch unscathed. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Well bowled! Length ball, nipping in late from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but inside edges it towards fine leg as he is a bit late on it. They take a single.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in just that little bit. Rohit Sharma defends it off the back foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma blocks it solidly off the back foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, ! CLASSY! Overpitched ball, on off. Rohit Sharma comes forward and drives it straight back past the bowler for a boundary.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma hangs his bat it and the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point.

James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, angling in from middle. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it watchfully.

The deputy, Ajinkya Rahane replaces the skipper now. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! This is a huge wicket for James Anderson and England, as they get to see the back of the Indian captain. In another episode of the Jimmy vs VK show, it is the English veteran who has come out on top again. Length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Virat Kohli plays a very loose-looking shot, as he looks to drive through covers but the ball nips away slightly, and he only manages an outside edge and Jos Buttler behind the sticks does the

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, coming back in from off. Virat Kohli defends it off the front foot.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, TWO LEG BYES! Length ball, angling in from middle and leg. Virat Kohli misses the flick and gets it on the pad as the ball races away towards the boundary ropes. Sam Curran cuts it around and saves a couple.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, sprayed down leg. Virat Kohli misses the flick and the ball goes to the keeper.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Well bowled! Back of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli is in two minds whether to leave or defend it but leaves it in the end as there is some extra bounce on offer for Jimmy.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, angling in late. Rohit Sharma defends it solidly off the front foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, BEAUTY! Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but is beaten as ball holds its line and zips past his outside edge.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma prods forward and blocks it to cover.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Rohit Sharma works it uppishly towards mid-wicket.

Change. Sam Curran has been introduced into the attack. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in late from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma turns it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma defends it to cover and collects an easy single to end the over.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off, moving away slightly. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from off. Rohit Sharma turns it towards mid-wicket off the front foot.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger, around off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to block this one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on middle. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads as there is some extra bounce on offer.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Good-length ball, jagging back in from outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to poke at it but is beaten as the ball zips past his inside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli lets it go through to the keeper untouched.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Full ball, outside off. Virat Kohli drives it towards the extra cover fielder.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Well bowled! Back of a length, just outside off. Virat Kohli looks to leave it alone but gets an under edge as the ball rolls away behind the sticks. No Ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, On a length, way outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, ! Nicely done! Good-length ball, around middle. Virat Kohli tickles it towards fine leg for a boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, jagging back in after pitching. Virat Kohli comes forward and defends it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on off. Rohit Sharma drives it back to the bowler who gets a hand to it as the ball deflects towards mid off and they take one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and defends it towards the vacant cover region and takes an easy single.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Another length ball, just outside off. Rohit Sharma prods forward but leaves it in the end.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone watchfully.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Full ball, around off. Virat Kohli gets low and drives it through mid off to get off the mark as they take three runs. Moeen Ali gives it a chase and saves a run for his side.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, coming back in from off stump. Rohit Sharma gets forward to block this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYES! Good-length ball, jagging back in, around the pads. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and it clips his pads towards the boundary ropes. Jos Buttler dives to his left but the ball beats him.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, coming back in late. Rohit Sharma defends it off the front foot to cover.

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! What a start this is for Anderson and England. They have struck again and India's wall, Pujara, has been breached. Anderson probes with his line and length and makes Pujara play at this, which proves to be his undoing. Again, he dishes a couple of inswingers and poses a question on Pujara's mind, then, he serves an outswinger in the zone of uncertainty and gets the better of Pujara. On a length this time, around the off pole, the ba

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and blocks it towards backward point.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off, angling away late. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, What an over by Jimmy! Another wicket for him. Fuller, outside off, Virat leaves it untouched. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Way outside off, VK watches it sail past him to the keeper. 

The Indian captain, Virat Kohli walks out to bat.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, In the zone outside the off pole, Kohli again makes a leave. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Fuller, outside off, nipping away, Virat shoulders arms. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, coming back in, RS looks to fend it out but misses and gets hit on the pad high. An appeal but turned down. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, The batsman has just watchfully blocked this out.

Ollie Robinson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Around off, CP pushes this through covers for a run. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye. This is bowled on the pads, Sharma looks to nudge this to the leg side but misses and the ball takes the pad and goes to the leg side. The batters take a leg bye. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller, in the channel outside off, Rohit looks to play at that but gets beaten. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, length ball, the ball nips back in sharply, as Rohit shoulders arms, and the ball whistles past the off pole. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off, left alone. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Around off, defended back onto the deck. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off on a length, away movement again, Pujara defends inside the line and gets beaten. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller, around off, Pujara looks to defend, but the ball nips inwards and takes the inside edge and hits him on the pad. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Short of a length, on the body, Pujara dabs this to the leg side. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller, way outside off, Pujara is not bothered by it and leaves. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, On a length outside off, Rohit lets it go through to the keeper. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Another leave as this was bowled outside the off pole. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Angles into the pads, Rohit looks to flick but gets a leading edge, which safely goes to the point region. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, left alone. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good length, closer to off, Rohit does not play at this. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Another one in the channel outside off, Sharma leaves it untouched. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, outside off, Sharma watches it go past him to Buttler. No ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped. 

Ollie Robinson will bowl from the other end.

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball, around off, Pujara prods ahead and blocks the ball out. A top start by Jimmy! 

Cheteshwar Pujara is the new man in.

James Anderson to KL Rahul, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! This is a great start by England and they have struck in the very first over. This is just what they would have wanted after the Lord's Test. Usually, when there is a delivery in such a channel, KL has been wary and has left it, but this time, he goes chasing after this and pays the price. James Anderson runs in and serves a fuller ball, in the fourth stump channel, gets it to move away as well. KL Rahul looks for the big, booming drive th

James Anderson to KL Rahul, Length outside off this time, Rahul watches the ball go past him to the keeper. 

James Anderson to KL Rahul, In the channel outside the off pole, KL shoulders arms on this occasion. 

James Anderson to KL Rahul, On a length, around off, coming back in, KL taps this to point and looks for one. He is rightfully sent back by Rohit. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Off the mark is Rohit Sharma! Right on the first ball too. Back of a length, around off, nipping away slightly, Rohit taps this through covers and collects a single. 

All set for the action to begin here. The English players have spread out on the field here. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will open the innings for India. James Anderson to speed-in first up with the new ball in hand. Here he comes...

Right. Time for the National Anthems now. First, it will be India's 'Jana Gana Mana', followed by England's 'God Save The Queen'. 

The England captain, Joe Root, says that they are not too disappointed to be bowling and in recent history, the ground keeps getting better and better as they go on. Informs that they have two changes as Dawid Malan and Craig Overton come in and Dom Sibley and Mark Wood miss out. Says that the choice of playing Overton over Mahmood was made on the conditions out in the middle and Mahmood is playing very well, but Overton has consistently performed in county conditions. On the opening combination

England (Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan (In for Dom Sibley), Joe Root (C), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (WK), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Craig Overton (In for Mark Wood), Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.

India (Unchanged XI) - Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, says that it is a surprise as he has won the toss. Adds that this pitch looks a bit different and there is very little grass. About changing the playing XI, says that they thought about adding Ashwin in the side but the extra seamer is valuable in these conditions. Says that it is up to the boys to take up this winning culture and the boys have been brilliant so far. Adds that Ravindra Jadeja will have a much bigger role in this match for sure. Credits the opener

TOSS - All in readiness for the flip of the coin at Leeds. Virat Kohli and Joe Root are out there, in their blazers. It is Root who spins the coin and Kohli wins the toss. INDIA HAVE ELECTED TO BAT! 

England look like a shadow of their former selves as they have struggled to gain momentum and have not shown impetus to battle this hot-headed Indian side. They have a lot of issues and things are looking bleak at the moment for them. With their batting, Joe Root is the only one who has shown any skill and fight, while the other batters have just not been able to stand up and share the responsibility with their skipper. Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley have been dropped and Dawid Malan has been recal

... DAY 1 ...

Hello folks! After a riveting game of cricket in the second Test at Lord's, wherein India walked the talk and smacked the Brits towards the fag end of Day 5, which resulted in India taking a 1-0 lead in the 5-game Test series, now, we are all braced and ready for the third time that these two giants clash their swords as the third Test at Headingley is upon us. On that note, hello and a very warm welcome to the coverage...

The confidence is definitely with the visitors as in the last game, they rose to the challenge at the Home of Cricket and dismantled England. All departments of the Indian vehicle seem to be working in tandem and they are looking very good, heading into this game. Their openers have fired, the middle order showed fight, the tail wagged for longer than what anybody would have expected, their pacers have bowled with fire and zest. Do not expect them to make any changes as such, but Shardul Thakur

Right. The ball is in the court of the English batters now, as their bowlers have delivered the goods. Apart from Root, their batters have been tame and will look to make amends. Will they be able to do so? Or will the Indian bowlers save their blushes? Join us for England's reply shortly. 

A dramatic turn-around for India, as after the highs of Lord's, they have been pulled down to the ground. Their batting line-up could only muster 78 and they will be very disappointed with the same. Apart from Rohit Sharma, none of the other batters showed any fight. Rahane looked nervy but forged a good stand with Rohit, but when that was broken, there was a procession of wickets and India have folded for a very low score. Apart from these two, none of the other batters even crossed the double-

What a sublime bowling display this has been by England. Their bowling looked thin on paper before the game got underway, but their bowlers have delivered the goods and have bundled this Indian side out for just 78! The ball was set rolling by James Anderson as in no time, he took 3 wickets in the first hour in the first session and India never recovered from the same. Robinson got a wicket towards the end of Lunch and once they came out, post the first session, they were on a mission. Pant fell

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, ! CAUGHT! There it is! What a comeback this has been from the English bowlers. Overton serves a good-length ball, down leg, Siraj makes room on the off side. Siraj looks to cut this one over the slip cordon but he fails to get any elevation and the ball goes towards Joe Root at first slip who jumps to take a good catch. INDIA HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 78! 

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, A yorker around middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj squeezes it back to the bowler.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Back of a length, outside off. Siraj stays back to heave it but he misses.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, on off. Mohammed Siraj taps it towards backward point.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full and straight from Sam Curran. Ishant Sharma squeezes it out to cover.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, on off. Ishant Sharma drives it straight to the mid off fielder.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma looks to poke at it but misses.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Overpitched ball, around off. Mohammed Siraj digs it out towards the mid off fielder for a run.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Slower ball, outside off. Mohammed Siraj looks to slog hard but misses.

Sam Curran to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, on off. Ishant Sharma square drives it past the backward point fielder for three runs. Haseeb Hameed gives it a chase and saves a run for his side.

Craig Overton to Mohammed Siraj, Length ball, outside off. Siraj swings hard but misses.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma swings hard but only manages an outside edge towards Jonny Bairstow at second slip who jumps to take the catch but he drops it. They take a run as the ball goes past the slip cordon.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Full ball, outside off. Ishant Sharma digs it out towards gully.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Short of a length, just outside off. Ishant Sharma hangs back to defend but misses and gets hit high on his pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, ! Crucial runs for India. A full ball outside off. Ishant Sharma squeezes it past the slip cordon for a boundary. Dawid Malan gives it a chase but the ball wins.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Ishant Sharma drives it uppishly towards the mid on fielder.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Length ball, in the slot, around off. Siraj hangs back and hits it back past the mid off fielder for a couple of runs.

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj swings hard but misses and gets hit on the body. 

Sam Curran to Mohammed Siraj, NOT ! No hat-trick for Sam Curran! Full ball, angling in late from middle and leg. Mohammed Siraj misses the flick and gets an inside edge onto his pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down. Joe Root opts for a review! The replays show that Siraj got a bat on it so the on-field decision stays.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in! 

Sam Curran to Jasprit Bumrah, ! LBW! BACK-TO-BACK! India are at 67/9 now! This time, Curran serves a length delivery around middle and leg, Bumrah looks to flick this to the leg side but misses. Curran appeals and runs away in celebration as the umpire raises his finger. Bumrah takes the review but it does not work out as UltraEdge shows no bat and Ball Tracker shows three reds. One more wicket away are the Brits. Sam Curran is on a hat-trick too! 

Jasprit Bumrah walks out to bat.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, ! LBW! Another one bites the dust and India are falling apart here. Wonderfully bowled by Curran and the only recognized batter has been sent packing. Sam Curran digs in a yorker this time, taking Jadeja by surprise. Jadeja gets his bat down late and misses as the ball takes the pad and goes to the keeper. A loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. India have all three of their reviews left and so, Jadeja takes the review. No bat shows the UltraEdge.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, on a length, Jadeja leaves it alone. 

Ishant Sharma walks out to face the hat-trick ball.

Craig Overton to Ishant Sharma, Ishant Sharma survives the hat-trick ball! Around off on a length, a speedy ball, Sharma defends it to the off side. 

Craig Overton to Mohammed Shami, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Overton gets back-to-back wickets and England are on fire here. The hero of the Lord's Test, Shami, has to walk back for a golden duck. 67/7 - a depressing scoreline if you are supporting India. Back of a length this time, around off, Mohammed Shami hops and looks to defend, but only gets an outside edge. The ball goes to the right of third slip, where Rory Burns moves that side and pouches this. Craig Overton is on a hat-trick here

Mohammed Shami is the new man in.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, ! CAUGHT! Oh, dear! The same story continues for Rohit Sharma. He looks to play the pull shot, but he gives an easy catch to the silly mid on fielder. He has played 105 balls, but he has put all of that down the drain as he gifts his wicket away. Craig Overton runs in and hurls a short delivery, around off, the ball does not come onto the bat nicely as Rohit Sharma looks set to play the pull shot. He miscues it and the ball takes the lower half of the bl

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Pushed to the fielder at covers now. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, That looked close! On a length on off, Rohit taps this to the leg side and wants the run. Jadeja sends him back quickly as Craig Overton reaches the ball and whips it towards the wickets, as Sharma scampers back. Misses, though. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller outside off, Ravindra shoulders arms. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Around off, pushed to the cover region. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, around off, the ball jags back in quicky and misses Jadeja's blade, but goes onto hit him near the unmentionables. No harm done, though. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, left alone. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Lands it around off, but the ball hits the pitch and straightens. Jadeja looks to defend inside the line and the ball whistles past the edge to the keeper. 

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Full on off, RJ pushes it back to the bowler. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL. On middle, tucked to square leg and Jadeja is handed the strike again, with a single. A no ball is called as Sam Curran stepped past the crease. 

Sam Curran (7-2-18-0) comes into the attack.

Sam Curran to Ravindra Jadeja, Curran starts his new spell with a length ball on the pads, nudged to fine leg and one is taken. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, outside off, Jadeja takes a stride forward and pushes this to covers and rotates the strike. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Digs in a short ball around the body, RJ just sits under this one. 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Hurls a length ball on the pads, this is glanced neatly through square leg for a run. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, close to the off pole, RJ pushes this towards point for a quick single. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on the pads, nudged to the short mid-wicket fielder. A loud 'NO!' by Jadeja. 

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Slants across a back-of-a-length delivery across the southpaw, Jadeja goes back and looks to defend, but gets beaten by the angle. 

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good running between the wickets! Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it to cover and scampers through for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, on middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja prods forward to defend this one.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets it go through to the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, on off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Well bowled! Good-length ball, just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to defend but the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Jadeja misses the flick and gets rapped on the pads. England appeal but the umpire turns it down.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, EDGED BUT SAFE! Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma pokes at it and gets an outside edge towards Jonny Bairstow at second slip, who dives low to his left. The ball did not carry to him as it was not played with hard hands.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to defend this one out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Short ball, down leg. Rohit Sharma swivels and pulls it along the ground towards fine leg for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around middle. Rohit Sharma blocks it towards the on side.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Overpitched ball, just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja digs it out to mid off.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it solidly.

Craig Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Banged in short, down leg. Ravindra Jadeja ducks under it.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, strayed on the pads. Rohit Sharma gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to flick. The ball rolls away behind the sticks and they take one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, coming in with the angle from off. Rohit Sharma blocks it to cover.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, A Wicket Maiden! Length ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it solidly off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it to cover.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Well bowled! Good-length ball, just outside off stump. Ravindra Jadeja sways away from the line of the ball.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, angling away after landing, outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, angling in from middle. Ravindra Jadeja stands tall and blocks it.

Half the Indian side back into the shed. Now, Ravindra Jadeja makes his way out into the middle. 

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson gets rid of the dangerous Rishabh Pant and India are 5 down now. Another catch for Buttler and he has been a busy man in this Test so far. Pant has struggled to get into a good rhythm in this series so far and the same story continues. Back-of-a-length ball, angling away outside off. Rishabh Pant could have left it alone, but he decides to poke at this and gets an outside edge towards Jos Buttler, who takes his 5th catch of

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, A yorker, around off. Rohit Sharma digs it out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from off. Rohit Sharma defends it off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on off. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets an inside edge back towards the keeper. Rishabh Pant looks for a single but is sent back by Rohit Sharma. Jos Buttler has a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Lovely delivery! Good-length ball, around the fifth stump. Rohit Sharma looks to defend off the front foot but the ball goes past his outside edge to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma stays back and taps it behind square on the off side.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, A loud shout for LBW but the umpire turns it down! Good-length ball, around middle and leg. Rishabh Pant gets forward to defend but he misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, around middle. Rishabh Pant stays back to block it out.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, around off. Rishabh Pant prods forward and pushes it to mid on.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Well bowled! Good-length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Rishabh Pant looks to defend but the ball zips past his outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, On a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant taps it towards backward point.

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, outside off. Rishabh Pant looks to drive on the up but slices it in the end towards backward point where Rory Burns dives to his left to stop the ball.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to poke but withdraws his bat at the last minute.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in late. Rohit Sharma prods forward to block this one out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, moving away after landing, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Craig Overton to Rishabh Pant, Good-length ball, on off. Rishabh Pant steps out and taps it towards mid off for a quick run.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Craig Overton! 

Ollie Robinson to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it off his pads towards square leg for a run to get off the mark.

The English players are in a huddle near the ropes. Joe Root has a quick word and they disperse to their respective positions on the field. Rohit Sharma is joined by the attack-minded, Rishabh Pant out in the middle. Ollie Robinson will complete his over now...

... Day 1, Session 2 ...

Not at all what the Indians would have been looking for after their exploits in the second Test. Their openers have usually set the platform for them in this series, but in this game, the opening duo was broken on ball 5 of the Test match. Pujara continued to struggle as he went back for just 1 run. The skipper, Kohli, who has been searching for his 71st ton for a while now, has to wait a bit longer, as he was snaked by a beauty from Jimmy. Rohit Sharma has looked the most settled of all the bat

What a first session it has been for the English Lions! They have pushed the demons of the last game out of their systems and have come out all guns blazing and will be very happy with their work so far. It has been all about James Anderson as the veteran has run through the top-order of the Indians. Jos Buttler has been his partner in crime as he has taken four catches as well. Jimmy removed Rahul in the very first over and Pujara was soon sent back. He kept probing and also removed his nemes

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson has struck for England in the last over before Lunch and India are in deep trouble now. Good-length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane hangs his bat at it and gets an outside edge towards Jos Buttler behind the sticks, who pouches it comfortably. Ollie Robinson gets rid of India's vice-captain, just when he was looking to steady the innings with his batting partner. England are bossing this game now and

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, strayed on the pads. Ajinkya Rahane works it off his pads towards fine leg for a couple. Ollie Pope comes around and stops a certain boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Ajinkya Rahane gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to defend it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Banged in short, around middle. Rohit Sharma looks to pull but gets a top edge towards fine leg for a run.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Nicely done from Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, strayed on the pads. Ajinkya clips it off his pads through the vacant fine leg region for a boundary.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it well off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, BEATEN! Length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to defend but is beaten as the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, nipping away late. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to it.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, coming in with the angle, from off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it well under his eyes.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to block this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, jagging back in sharply. Rohit Sharma comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. England appeal but the umpire is unmoved.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma works it towards the slip cordon with soft hands.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around middle. Rohit Sharma gets a bit squared up in his defense as the ball nips away slightly.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Starts with a full ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma reaches out and drives it through extra cover for a couple. Sam Curran gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, around off. Ajinkya Rahane taps it towards backward point.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Short ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane punches it off the back foot to wide of the mid off fielder. Rohit Sharma wanted a single but he was sent back by his partner.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Overpitched ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane squeezes it out to cover.

Joe Root jogs off as he seems to have hurt his fingers. Let's hope it is nothing too serious. 

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, around off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it solidly.

Craig Overton to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards Joe Root at first slip. The ball does not carry as it was played with soft hands by Ajinkya.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane stays back and cuts it towards backward point for a quick run.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, No ball again, as Sam Curran oversteps. Good-length ball, jagging back in from off. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the front foot.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it towards backward point. No Ball called as Sam Curran has overstepped.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, angling away after pitching. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms to this one.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to block this one out.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Nicely done! Short of a length, down leg. Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and whips it towards fine leg for a boundary.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, around off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the back foot to the cover region.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma hops in the crease and blocks it out.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma defends it solidly off the front foot.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, angling away late after landing. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line to block it.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma drives it straight back to the bowler.

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Rohit Sharma misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads.

Change in bowling. Craig Overton is finally handed the ball! 

Craig Overton to Rohit Sharma, Starts with a back of a length, on middle and leg. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and gets hit on his thigh pad.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Well bowled! Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but is beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. How often have we seen that today!

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, nipping away, from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane comes forward but shoulders arms to this one.

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, moving away late, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, on the pads. Rohit Sharma flicks it off his pads towards sqaure leg for a single.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma turns it towards mid-wicket.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, darted on the pads. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and gets hit high on his pads. The ball rolls away towards the short leg fielder.

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Full on off, punched back to Ali again. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes back and pushes it back to Ali, does Rahane. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, on off, Rohit pushes this through covers and changes the strike. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, clipped to the leg side for a single. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Slower through the air, on middle, Sharma gets low and just paddles this to short fine leg for one. 

Moeen Ali to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, just pushed away to the point region. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Drags his length back and serves a short ball, down the leg side. Ajinkya Rahane looks to hook it away but misses. Jos takes it and appeals but the umpire does not move. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, ! Rahane played that nice and late and gets a boundary. Will give him some confidence. On a length, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and waits for the ball to arrive, before then dabbing it past the backward point fielder. Haseeb Hameed gives it a chase but ends up on the losing side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly behind the good length, around off, nips back in, AR looks to defend, but gets an inside edge back onto his pad. The ball lobs up, but lands safely next to Jinks. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off, kept out nicely. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, AR dabs this behind point. He waits to see if there is a single there, as Rohit Sharma is down the track, looking for the run, but Rahane sends him back quickly. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slanting across, on a length, around off, Rahane gets beaten as he looks to defend. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Just a single from Moeen's first over! Flatter, on off, turning in, Rahane pushes this past mid off for an easy run. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane goes back and pushes this back to Moeen. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane goes back into his crease and pushes this shortish ball to the off side. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, A touch short, around off, AR pushes this to covers. 

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane gently prods forward and smothers this ball out.

Moeen Ali comes into the attack.

Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, Floats it up around off, Rahane blocks it well. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, On middle, bounces slightly more than what Rohit anticipated, as he awkwardly fends it back onto the deck. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish this time, on the body, Ajinkya Rahane hops and nudges this to the on side for a run. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Full, on off, AR works it to short covers. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off this time, Rahane taps this to point. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, On off, pushed to the off side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, around leg, the ball hits the deck and shoots up this time and Rahane gets pinged high on the pad. An appeal but turned down. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Around off, blocked. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, A carbon copy of the previous delivery. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, RS shows no interest to play at this. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Serves a back-of-a-length ball this time, lands around off, sharply nips back in as Sharma is late in getting his bat down in time. The ball hits the thigh pad and lobs towards the slip cordon, where the fielder takes it. An appeal but nothing from the umpire. Root does not go for the review. A good choice as UltraEdge shows no spike. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, no shot offered. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Pitches it up and around off, Sharma pushes this to the leg side. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles a length delivery across Rahane. He looks to leave it late, but the ball takes the under edge and bounces next to the turf. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Closer to the off pole, on a length. Still not close enough for Ajinkya to play at this as he makes a leave. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller in length, around middle, pushed to the fielder at short covers. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Width offered outside off, Rahane dabs this to the point fielder. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, An action replay of the previous delivery. Rahane gets beaten by the angle again. 

Sam Curran to Ajinkya Rahane, Slants a length delivery across the right-hander, Ajinkya looks to defend, but the ball angles away from his blade to the keeper. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Around off, angling inwards, on off, Rohit taps this to point. Comes ahead, but then yells a loud 'NOOOOOOO!' to his partner. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Gets behind the line of the ball and defends this one out. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller outside off, RS shoulders arms. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYES. Errs this time, does Jimmy. On a length, on the pads, Rohit Sharma looks to flick but misses and the ball takes the pad and runs away to the fine leg fence. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, angling in, Rohit looks to work this to the leg side but gets hit on the thigh pad. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on the fourth stump line, Rohit looks to block inside the line but gets beaten. 

DRINKS BREAK. What a first hour of play this has been for England. They needed to start strongly after the last Test and they have done that supremely well. It has all been about James Anderson as he has run riot through the Indian top-order, removing Rahul, Pujara, and skipper, Kohli. Only Rohit Sharma has looked settled for India and along with Rahane, they will look to weather the storm and reach Lunch unscathed. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Well bowled! Length ball, nipping in late from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but inside edges it towards fine leg as he is a bit late on it. They take a single.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in just that little bit. Rohit Sharma defends it off the back foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma blocks it solidly off the back foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, ! CLASSY! Overpitched ball, on off. Rohit Sharma comes forward and drives it straight back past the bowler for a boundary.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma hangs his bat it and the ball whizzes past his outside edge.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point.

James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, angling in from middle. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it watchfully.

The deputy, Ajinkya Rahane replaces the skipper now. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! This is a huge wicket for James Anderson and England, as they get to see the back of the Indian captain. In another episode of the Jimmy vs VK show, it is the English veteran who has come out on top again. Length ball, around the fifth stump channel. Virat Kohli plays a very loose-looking shot, as he looks to drive through covers but the ball nips away slightly, and he only manages an outside edge and Jos Buttler behind the sticks does the

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, coming back in from off. Virat Kohli defends it off the front foot.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, TWO LEG BYES! Length ball, angling in from middle and leg. Virat Kohli misses the flick and gets it on the pad as the ball races away towards the boundary ropes. Sam Curran cuts it around and saves a couple.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, sprayed down leg. Virat Kohli misses the flick and the ball goes to the keeper.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Well bowled! Back of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli is in two minds whether to leave or defend it but leaves it in the end as there is some extra bounce on offer for Jimmy.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, angling in late. Rohit Sharma defends it solidly off the front foot.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards backward point.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, BEAUTY! Good-length ball, around the fourth stump channel. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but is beaten as ball holds its line and zips past his outside edge.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma prods forward and blocks it to cover.

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. Rohit Sharma works it uppishly towards mid-wicket.

Change. Sam Curran has been introduced into the attack. 

Sam Curran to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in late from middle and leg. Rohit Sharma turns it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma defends it to cover and collects an easy single to end the over.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, outside off, moving away slightly. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from off. Rohit Sharma turns it towards mid-wicket off the front foot.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger, around off. Rohit Sharma comes forward to block this one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on middle. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads as there is some extra bounce on offer.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Good-length ball, jagging back in from outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to poke at it but is beaten as the ball zips past his inside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli lets it go through to the keeper untouched.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Full ball, outside off. Virat Kohli drives it towards the extra cover fielder.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Well bowled! Back of a length, just outside off. Virat Kohli looks to leave it alone but gets an under edge as the ball rolls away behind the sticks. No Ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, On a length, way outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, ! Nicely done! Good-length ball, around middle. Virat Kohli tickles it towards fine leg for a boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Virat Kohli, Length ball, jagging back in after pitching. Virat Kohli comes forward and defends it.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on off. Rohit Sharma drives it back to the bowler who gets a hand to it as the ball deflects towards mid off and they take one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and defends it towards the vacant cover region and takes an easy single.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Another length ball, just outside off. Rohit Sharma prods forward but leaves it in the end.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angling in from outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off. Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone watchfully.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Full ball, around off. Virat Kohli gets low and drives it through mid off to get off the mark as they take three runs. Moeen Ali gives it a chase and saves a run for his side.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, coming back in from off stump. Rohit Sharma gets forward to block this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to this one.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYES! Good-length ball, jagging back in, around the pads. Rohit Sharma misses the flick and it clips his pads towards the boundary ropes. Jos Buttler dives to his left but the ball beats him.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, coming back in late. Rohit Sharma defends it off the front foot to cover.

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! What a start this is for Anderson and England. They have struck again and India's wall, Pujara, has been breached. Anderson probes with his line and length and makes Pujara play at this, which proves to be his undoing. Again, he dishes a couple of inswingers and poses a question on Pujara's mind, then, he serves an outswinger in the zone of uncertainty and gets the better of Pujara. On a length this time, around the off pole, the ba

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length ball, around off. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and blocks it towards backward point.

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Full ball, way outside off, angling away late. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, What an over by Jimmy! Another wicket for him. Fuller, outside off, Virat leaves it untouched. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Way outside off, VK watches it sail past him to the keeper. 

The Indian captain, Virat Kohli walks out to bat.

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, In the zone outside the off pole, Kohli again makes a leave. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone. 

James Anderson to Virat Kohli, Fuller, outside off, nipping away, Virat shoulders arms. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, coming back in, RS looks to fend it out but misses and gets hit on the pad high. An appeal but turned down. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, The batsman has just watchfully blocked this out.

Ollie Robinson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Around off, CP pushes this through covers for a run. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye. This is bowled on the pads, Sharma looks to nudge this to the leg side but misses and the ball takes the pad and goes to the leg side. The batters take a leg bye. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller, in the channel outside off, Rohit looks to play at that but gets beaten. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, length ball, the ball nips back in sharply, as Rohit shoulders arms, and the ball whistles past the off pole. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off, left alone. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Around off, defended back onto the deck. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off on a length, away movement again, Pujara defends inside the line and gets beaten. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller, around off, Pujara looks to defend, but the ball nips inwards and takes the inside edge and hits him on the pad. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Short of a length, on the body, Pujara dabs this to the leg side. 

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller, way outside off, Pujara is not bothered by it and leaves. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, On a length outside off, Rohit lets it go through to the keeper. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Another leave as this was bowled outside the off pole. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Angles into the pads, Rohit looks to flick but gets a leading edge, which safely goes to the point region. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, left alone. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Good length, closer to off, Rohit does not play at this. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Another one in the channel outside off, Sharma leaves it untouched. 

Ollie Robinson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, outside off, Sharma watches it go past him to Buttler. No ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped. 

Ollie Robinson will bowl from the other end.

James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball, around off, Pujara prods ahead and blocks the ball out. A top start by Jimmy! 

Cheteshwar Pujara is the new man in.

James Anderson to KL Rahul, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! This is a great start by England and they have struck in the very first over. This is just what they would have wanted after the Lord's Test. Usually, when there is a delivery in such a channel, KL has been wary and has left it, but this time, he goes chasing after this and pays the price. James Anderson runs in and serves a fuller ball, in the fourth stump channel, gets it to move away as well. KL Rahul looks for the big, booming drive th

James Anderson to KL Rahul, Length outside off this time, Rahul watches the ball go past him to the keeper. 

James Anderson to KL Rahul, In the channel outside the off pole, KL shoulders arms on this occasion. 

James Anderson to KL Rahul, On a length, around off, coming back in, KL taps this to point and looks for one. He is rightfully sent back by Rohit. 

James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Off the mark is Rohit Sharma! Right on the first ball too. Back of a length, around off, nipping away slightly, Rohit taps this through covers and collects a single. 

All set for the action to begin here. The English players have spread out on the field here. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will open the innings for India. James Anderson to speed-in first up with the new ball in hand. Here he comes...

Right. Time for the National Anthems now. First, it will be India's 'Jana Gana Mana', followed by England's 'God Save The Queen'. 

The England captain, Joe Root, says that they are not too disappointed to be bowling and in recent history, the ground keeps getting better and better as they go on. Informs that they have two changes as Dawid Malan and Craig Overton come in and Dom Sibley and Mark Wood miss out. Says that the choice of playing Overton over Mahmood was made on the conditions out in the middle and Mahmood is playing very well, but Overton has consistently performed in county conditions. On the opening combination

England (Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan (In for Dom Sibley), Joe Root (C), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (WK), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Craig Overton (In for Mark Wood), Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.

India (Unchanged XI) - Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, says that it is a surprise as he has won the toss. Adds that this pitch looks a bit different and there is very little grass. About changing the playing XI, says that they thought about adding Ashwin in the side but the extra seamer is valuable in these conditions. Says that it is up to the boys to take up this winning culture and the boys have been brilliant so far. Adds that Ravindra Jadeja will have a much bigger role in this match for sure. Credits the opener

TOSS - All in readiness for the flip of the coin at Leeds. Virat Kohli and Joe Root are out there, in their blazers. It is Root who spins the coin and Kohli wins the toss. INDIA HAVE ELECTED TO BAT! 

England look like a shadow of their former selves as they have struggled to gain momentum and have not shown impetus to battle this hot-headed Indian side. They have a lot of issues and things are looking bleak at the moment for them. With their batting, Joe Root is the only one who has shown any skill and fight, while the other batters have just not been able to stand up and share the responsibility with their skipper. Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley have been dropped and Dawid Malan has been recal

... DAY 1 ...

Hello folks! After a riveting game of cricket in the second Test at Lord's, wherein India walked the talk and smacked the Brits towards the fag end of Day 5, which resulted in India taking a 1-0 lead in the 5-game Test series, now, we are all braced and ready for the third time that these two giants clash their swords as the third Test at Headingley is upon us. On that note, hello and a very warm welcome to the coverage...

The confidence is definitely with the visitors as in the last game, they rose to the challenge at the Home of Cricket and dismantled England. All departments of the Indian vehicle seem to be working in tandem and they are looking very good, heading into this game. Their openers have fired, the middle order showed fight, the tail wagged for longer than what anybody would have expected, their pacers have bowled with fire and zest. Do not expect them to make any changes as such, but Shardul Thakur