Summary

Live Reporting

by Elizabeth Botcherby, Tim Abraham and Huzaifah Khan

  1. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special

    Again England have asked for the ball to be changed. And it's finally gone their way.

    Ben Stokes thanks Ollie Pope who made the call.

  2. Ind 184-3

    Was there more of a cheer for that shot, Matt? Rishabh Pant dances down, swings wildly, and gets... one.

    The big news, however, is that Ben Stokes has finally, finally succeeded in getting the umpire to change the ball. Handshakes all round. The ball gauge is pocketed and the briefcase of replacement balls is brought out for perusal.

  3. Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Edgbaston

    Some of the crowd seem to be booing every time Rishabh Pant doesn't play a wild shot.

  4. Ind 183-3

    Shoaib Bashir bowls his 10th over.

    Two defensive shots and a single from Rishabh Pant. Three dots for Shubman Gill.

    India are in no rush.

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    I think a 100% fit Jofra Archer has to be first choice vs this current attack. He has that X-factor and seeing his name on a team sheet must surely give pause to opposing teams.

    Si in Kent

  6. Ind 182-3

    Chris Woakes starts the evening session with a maiden, with Shubman Gill largely opting for defence.

    One delivery brings an intake of breath from Woakes after beating Gill's bat.

  7. The players are back out.

    Chris Woakes once again has the ball in his hand.

    India are 182-3, with Shubman Gill on 42 (109) and Rishabh Pant on 14 (28).

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    To celebrate my 21st wedding anniversary I went to the allotment with my wife Zoe. Obviously had TMS on; it got a bit nippy so had to dig out my circa 1992 old England cricket jumper. Like England today still going strong.

    Chris from Leeds

    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary Chris and Zoe!

    I'd like an allotment or space in the garden to grow veg. Last summer, my mum had a tomato plant but while lots of green tomatoes sprouted, none of them turned red. I think we probably saw more figs than ripe tomatoes...

  9. Ebony Rainford-Brent
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I think it's good that India have tried to build a platform here.

    India can look to be a bit more positive in the final session with their two experienced batters at the crease.

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    Ben Stokes aside, I just don’t see any of these bowlers being the one to step up and break partnerships once they bed in.

    Mike, Kettering

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  12. It's been a relatively quiet start by Rishabh Pant, who has 14 off 28.

    However, he did wallop Shoaib Bashir over mid-on for six. Will we see more of that after tea?

    'There he goes!' - Pant smashes Bashir over mid-on for six

  13. Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and Ben Stokes have been in the wickets for England.

    However, there have been plenty of messages coming in criticising the quality of England's bowling attack.

    Who would you pick in the attack, assuming everyone is fit and firing? Any county curveballs? Do get in touch to let us know.

    'Horrible way to get out' - Woakes removes Rahul

    'It's the skipper with the breakthrough!' - Stokes removes Jaiswal for 87

  14. India have advanced from 98-2 at lunch to 182-3 at tea.

    Yashasvi Jaiswal has top-scored with 87 (107) but he was dismissed by Ben Stokes in the 46th over.

    Jaiswal hits 87 to put India in strong position - best shots

  15. Thanks Tim.

    Talk in the office has turned to what makes your eyes light up when you spy a cricket tea. I'm going to be hungry for the next couple of hours now.

    Anyway, Edgbaston...

  16. Right, I'm going to hunt down a cuppa and a cake to replenish my own energy levels.

    Here's Elizabeth Botcherby to talk you through the tea session and beyond.

  17. Ebony Rainford-Brent
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    India are in a good position. They've made a lot of changes and moved the batting order around.

    The game feels very much in the balance but the difficult thing for the bowlers is there's not much in it for them, so they're going to have to keep working at it.

  18. India 182-3 at tea

    Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill safely negotiate the remaining deliveries of Shoaib Bashir's over to reach the tea interval with their wickets in tact.

    That feels like India's session, but England will be pleased to see the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal who looked set for a big one.

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    It’s about time they used Root because he breaks into an innings and gets wickets.

    From Norman in Cornwall

  20. Ind 182-3

    Shoaib Bashir with what looks to be the final over before tea. Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill continue to rotate the strike.