Summary

  • Kohli 43*, Karthik 18*

  • Sixth-wicket stand worth 32

  • India slip to 78-5; Broad two wickets

  • Eng 180: Curran (63) rallies from 87-7

  • Ishant 5-51, Ashwin 3-59

  • First Test of five-match series

  1. Postpublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 3 August 2018

    You were run out by him when seemingly cruising to a century, sparking a collapse.

    You saw your side drop him twice when he looked all at sea.

    You watched him grow in confidence, frequently stealing singles to you, before he battered your attack to all parts to rescue his side.

    You looked on as he led his side from the field last night, having taken a key early wicket.

    It's been the Virat Kohli show so far.

    Is it time for the Joe Root repertoire?