Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special

It's only Stokes' reaction that makes us question the decision because that is a nick.

Buttler takes the game to Ashwin, rocking back and pulling the big spinner away for four to take England past 300 before chopping in to the off side for a single.

Woakes is still acclimatising and draws an appeal for a spinning, leaping delivery into his inside thigh. He also gives Pujara something to think about (and rub) at short leg with a powerful sweep that smacks into the fielder.

Chris Woakes is in, with men around the bat and Jadeja to face and all the pressure on him and his partner, Buttler. Every ball is greeted with oos and aahs. England are in resistance mode again.

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

Without Ashwin, India were a shambles yesterday. You're looking at a world-class spinner in Ashwin who has got something out of this pitch, but orthodox spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Jayant Yadav have got nothing out of it.

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

There's definitely an outside edge, but it's because he hits the ground at the same time. Perfect start for India.

Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special

I'm afraid he's going to be gone.

India like this. They like it a lot. They think Stokes has nicked Ashwin to Kohli at slip via the keeper's gloves.

Oval Pigeon: What's the longest a team has delayed taking the new ball?

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

If England can play for 20 minutes against the spinners, Virat Kohli will have to turn to the new ball. But if they get one quick wicket, the spinners will stay on and it will be so difficult for the new man, Chris Woakes. If Stokes and Buttler two are in against the new ball, there could be some fireworks.

Definite intent from Stokes. Ravi Jadeja makes it a twin-spin attack to start for India but he is quickly hammered to the boundary by the Durham all-rounder courtesy of another sweep.

One thing is for certain, if these two do stay together for a while the scoreboard will not be static.

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Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special

We've got some drummers in today, splendidly dressed in green and gold.

A sign of intent. After Buttler hands him responsibility, Ben Stokes launches into a fierce sweep off Ashwin and top edges the ball high but just short of the man at fine leg.

There are still fans queuing to get in to the ground but those inside are already making plenty of noise. 

The umpires are out, followed soon after by the players. Long huddle by the India team. They clearly mean business. 

Ravi Ashwin is going to start with the ball. Jos Buttler facing. Here we go...

Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special

Does Kohli take the new ball straightaway? Does he give the spinners a go? This morning really feels key.

Prakash Wakankar
BBC Test Match Special commentator

From what I have seen over the years here, it gets drier and drier. The second morning has almost always defined which way the Test is gone, so this session will be crucial.

Rebecca Lewis: Here we go @bbctms, external Is anyone going to 'do a Jennings' today?

Ed Smith
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

Half an hour of Buttler or Stokes could swing the match England's way. But if England don't bat well for these last five wickets, it could be a very, very long way back into the game.

It was a tough day in the field for umpire Paul Reiffel yesterday. Struck on the bacl of the head by a gentle throw from deep square leg, he spent most of the day sat in the stands. Here is the latest...

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