Summary

  • Pujara 91*, Kohli 45*

  • Pujara nears first century since 2019

  • England take two wickets in 80 overs

  • Rohit 59, Rahul 8

  • India 78, England 432 - lead of 354

  • Third Test, Headingley, day three

  • India lead 1-0 in five-match series

  1. Postpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    What on earth is cream soda?

    What is wrong with water? Or some apple and blackcurrant?

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

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    I see your Dandelion & Burdock, and I'll raise you: Cream Soda.

    Ant in Halifax

  3. Ind 46-1published at 23 overs

    Trail by 308

    Craig Overton's turn to stray onto the pads this time, and Cheteshwar Pujara again cashes in.

    Australia's Pat Cummins has called Pujara "The Wall" before. England will be hoping it is a cardboard wall, rather than a steel-reinforced brick wall.

  4. Postpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    In case you're just joining us, Josh in Woodstock has implored us all to watch this at least five times.

    Don't let him down.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

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    Josh, I can confirm I watched five times.

    James, Portsmouth

  6. Ind 41-1published at 22 overs

    Trail by 315

    James Anderson isn't happy after lunch.

    He's got a right grump on his face, and he was kicking at the footholes in the last over.

    He still can't find the right line, this time going too far outside off stump.

  7. Postpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    Anderson will be fuming with that, a filthy leg-stump half-volley. Even the greatest can bowl those at times.

  8. Ind 39-1published at 21.3 overs

    Trail by 315

    That will help Cheteshwar Pujara, though.

    James Anderson strays onto his pads, and Pujara flicks it to the mid-wicket boundary with real authority.

  9. How's stat?!published at 13:50 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Andy Zaltzman
    Test Match Special statistician

    Cheteshwar Pujara is struggling for form. He's averaging just 26 from his last 21 Tests without a century.

  10. Postpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    That was a strange shot from Rohit. I don't think he could see the ball very well. That will make the umpires twitchy about the light.

  11. Postpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    You sense this could be a bit of a breakthrough match for Overton. He's bowled really well and is bowling with more pace since he last played for England.

  12. Ind 35-1published at 21 overs

    Trail by 319

    How is that? Craig Overton really likes this lbw shout against Rohit Sharma, but the umpire shakes his head.

    England have a chat. Joe Root is trying to convince himself by crouching into the defensive shot, but wisely they opt against the review.

    The replay shows it was going comfortably over the stumps. Overton is bowling well, though.

  13. Postpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Dandelion & Burdock?

    Tab?

    What is he talking about?

  14. Postpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport at Emerald Headingley

    If you're not on board with gravy or mushy peas, you need to consider your life choices. Also, Dandelion & Burdock is a proper taste of childhood that you don't see nearly enough. Like Tab. Remember Tab? What happened to it?

    LunchImage source, BBC Sport
  15. Postpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    It's gloomy, and there is definitely some swing for Anderson. He's clearly a handful to face but a delight to watch.

  16. Ind 35-1published at 20 overs

    Good from Dawid Malan at short fine leg.

    England get Cheteshwar Pujara and strike, and a thick edge flies away, but Malan gets across and down well to stop it and keep the India number three on strike.

    Anderson, bowling from this end for the first time in the Test, struggled with this line a bit in that over.

  17. Postpublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport at Emerald Headingley

    I've come to Charlie Brett's chip shop for lunch. It's a must-visit at least once in a Headingley Test. When I walked in, I was greeted by the Telegraph's Scyld Berry, who has probably seen more Test cricket than anyone else on the planet. If it's good enough for him...

  18. Postpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    The players are making their way back out to the middle.

    Patience could be the name of the game for England. India just need to be disciplined and bat and bat and bat.

    It will be James Anderson first up with the ball.

  19. Postpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Moeen Ali will play a big part with the ball. He has a very good record against India and because of the number of left-handers in the England team he has some nice rough to work with.

  20. Postpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Deep Dasgupta
    Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match Special

    This is a big innings for Pujara and his career.