Ind 52-3published at 16.1 overs
Virat Kohli taps a single off the first, putting Ajinkya Rahane on strike for his first ball...
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
Ind 52-3published at 16.1 overs
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I remember when Broady used to get like this in the playground at school - was only aged 9 at the time, always picked up all the wickets, as hopefully he'll do today !
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Graeme Swann
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialCurran is bowling really well. It is full and straight and swinging in.
Ind 51-3published at 16 overs
Target 194
Sam Curran errs and Virat Kohli isn't going to miss out, driving a full, wide one through the covers for four.
Impressive response by Curran though, getting Kohli edging it onto his pads.
Ind 46-3published at 15.1 overs
Sam Curran thinks he's got Virat Kohli here!
It's a terrific delivery that holds its line and Kohli fends at it.
There is a noise but Jonny Bairstow calms down the rest of the England side, correctly informing them that the sound was Kohli hitting his pad.
A top delivery though.
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Graeme Swann
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialNow this is game on. The Hollies stand comes alive. In the England huddle there is a lot of belief. The chests are puffed out.
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Alison Mitchell
BBC Test Match SpecialWhat a wonderful delivery from Ben Stokes.
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WICKETpublished at 15 overs
KL Rahul c Bairstow b Stokes 13 (Ind 46-3)
Oh how Ben Stokes makes things happen!
The all-rounder is finding his rhythm through the over and saves the best delivery to last.
It angles in and moves slightly off the pitch, turning KL Rahul inside out and catching a fine edge through to Jonny Bairstow.
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Graeme Swann
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIndia have been very watchful and you can understand why. I don't think those clamoring for an early finish tonight will be rewarded.
Those with tickets for tomorrow should be excited that they will see the end of the game.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
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Ind 45-2published at 14 overs
That's a pretty tasty first over from Sam Curran, showing the benefit of having a left-armer when the ball is swinging.
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Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at EdgbastonWhen Sam Curran hit KL Rahul on the pads, someone behind me shouted "VAR".
Ind 44-2published at 13.1 overs
A beauty first up from Sam Curran, swinging back in to the right-handed KL Rahul's pads.
Big appeal but not out. Rahul got a nick on it.
Postpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Graeme Swann
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialThe ground is bathed in that evening sunshine now. It becomes a tricky time to bat, just to pick up the swing and pick up the ball from the bowler's hand.
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Target 194
Bit of a mixed bag from Ben Stokes there.
Double change for England, with Sam Curran entering the fray.
Is the young Surrey man still fired up after that excellent 63?
Ind 42-2published at 12.3 overs
Stokes does nearly concede a boundary as Kohli slices a wide delivery out through the covers.
But some superb fielding from a sliding Jos Buttler saves a run.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialThis is a big moment. Ben Stokes is such a maverick cricketer that when he gets it right he can be almost unplayable but on other days he gets it wrong and can travel for runs.
This is a real key moment in this match.
Ind 39-2published at 12.1 overs
Ben Stokes makes things happen.
First, Virat Kohli defends and KL Rahul sets off but is told to turn round by his captain. An alert Stokes gets to the ball but Rahul is back just in time.
Then Kohli goes to leave outside off but the ball bounces into his elbow. Ouch.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Right then. India have seen off James Anderson. Or is Joe Root keeping him back and letting him bowl in short bursts?
Ben Stokes, who bowled brilliantly after lunch yesterday, is on...
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Chris Brown: What you doing this weekend? Me - I’m going to the T20 tonight. Colleague - that’s the fast paced exciting one isn’t it? Me - No. No it’s not.