The Ashes 2005: Settling the Score
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Image source, Getty ImagesHis partner may have fallen, but Ben Duckett is keen to keep going.
He expertly guides Mohammed Siraj's first ball between two slips, then powers another boundary through mid-on.
A firm pull brings another single and takes Duckett to 81 - that gives new batter Ollie Pope one ball to face, which he defends.
Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper
That is the best Zak Crawley has looked all series. The ball turned from the stump, that's important. This particular delivery turned from the fourth stump and as a batter you have to play that, you can't leave it.
Jonathan Agnew
BBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesThat's out. That's clean. It's a very, very good catch. Zak Crawley is out, terrific innings. India are in a huddle here, they've got an opportunity.
Crawley c Rahul b Jadeja 84 (Eng 166-1)
That's out, KL Rahul has taken it cleanly.
It's an excellent catch, he had to swiftly get down very low.
Crawley will be very disappointed not to have converted a fine innings into a century, but an excellent contribution nonetheless.
Crawley is caught for 84 as Jadeja makes the breakthrough
Jonathan Agnew
BBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special
Very smart catch from KL Rahul. It all happened very quickly.
Now then, is this the partnership broken?
Zak Crawley sweeps Ravindra Jadeja's last delivery for four, but the India spinner has over-stepped for the second time in this innings and he'll have to bowl again.
His follow-up takes the edge of Crawley's bat and KL Rahul takes the catch just above the ground.
The England opener stands firm - he wants to make sure this hasn't been grassed.
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Re Jack @ 17:18: It would be marvellous if, besides Josh and presumably Jack, the third member of this Zak Crawley Fan Club is Zak's Mum
JC
This has been some stand by England's openers. Here, said in the voice of the presenter to somebody who's been dumped from a reality TV show, are their best bits.
England's Duckett gets three early fours
'What a glorious shot' - Crawley hits Siraj for four
Best shots of Crawley's half-century against India
Duckett hits Siraj for four
'Brilliant from Crawley' - England's batter hits a six and a four off Jadeja
If we're going to continue on the Monty Python theme, I'm going to storm in as the major and tell you to stop that - it's silly...
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Re Glynn @ 17:15: No, if the biscuit weighs the same as a duck then it is made out of wood.
Ernie, Yeovil
Or a small rock
Simon, London
Image source, Getty ImagesA pair of singles from Mohammed Siraj's over and England now trail India by exactly 200.
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Duckett and Crawley don’t always get the credit they deserve. Well played.
Adam
My friend Josh set up a Zak Crawley fan club when he first started watching cricket back in 2021. There are only three members but this innings is vindication for Josh’s hard work and dedication.
Jack, London
Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper
The Indian bowlers need to bowl consistently in one area, something they haven't done very well today.
Crawley 78, Duckett 71
A trio of singles from Jadeja's third over as we head into drinks.
We're half way through the afternoon session, and with the weather set fair will play through to 18:30 BST.
Daniel Norcross
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesIndia feel a little flat, the bowlers aren't really helping to lift the fielders.
Somehow the skipper has to get everyone involved, they just need a spark.
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Re Mark @ 17.08: Or a duck.
Glyn, London
Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper
A really important feature of these two as a pair is their running and rotating the strike. They can find the boundary but they also pick up a lot of singles.
150 partnership up for England's openers as a short ball from Mohammed Siraj is pulled by Ben Duckett to the backward square boundary.
It's been a superb outing by this pair.
Duckett four brings up England's 150
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I am a diehard Crawley fan. My partner is not. It has been a very satisfying morning.
Bobbi, NYC
Every time I doubt him, Crawley makes me think… he’s the man for Australia.
Ben
Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper
Image source, CricvizThe concerning bit from an Indian perspective is that you don't see the wicket they need coming anytime soon.
