Ben Duckett defends Joe Root’s dismissal as England crumble against India
England were powerless to stop India from upping their lead past 550 and Ravi Ashwin’s return to the third Test is set to add an extra layer of difficulty to the tourists’ hopes.
India reached lunch on 314 for four as they stretched an overnight lead of 322 to 557 on the penultimate day in Rajkot, with England seemingly running out of ideas underneath the baking sun.
The hosts declared as they push to go 2-1 ahead in the five-match series and their bid will be boosted by Ashwin coming back into the fold at some point.
Ashwin, India’s premier spinner, pulled out of the Test on Friday night to tend to a family medical emergency but it was announced he will return on Sunday afternoon and be available immediately.
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India vs England
Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
India vs England
Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
India vs England
Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
India vs England
Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
India vs England
Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Patidar.
India vs England
Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
India vs England
Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
India vs England
Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
India vs England
Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Bumrah.
India vs England
Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.