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 17:48 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    Look at the shadows. It doesn't feel long, even with Joe Root bowling.

  2. Ind 185-2published at 70 overs

    Trail by 169

    A chorus of 'Rooooooots' echo around Headingley.

    A decent over goes for just a single, but it's looking very gloomy. They'll be off for bad light very soon, you feel.

  3. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    They were going off then until Joe Root brought himself on. If it had been James Anderson, as it was meant to be, we would have been going off.

  4. Ind 184-2published at 69 overs

    Trail by 170

    Another rather uneventful over. It looks more ominous for England after each one.

    At the end of it, the umpires come for a chat about the light. But we continue, with Joe Root having a bowl.

  5. Postpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

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  6. Ind 179-2published at 68 overs

    Trail by 175

    Just a single from Anderson's over.

    But in more important matters, I've got around 90 mins left of my shift. It's Friday, which surely means I should get a takeaway, right? I'm torn between a Chinese and a pizza - unless you you guys have any other suggestions?

  7. Ind 178-2published at 67 overs

    Trail by 176

    At least Moeen Ali has got something happening, though! He's testing the batters at least, which the seamers haven't done for what seems like an eternity.

  8. Not outpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    No. Not even close.

    Moeen Ali's already at his mark ready to bowl his next ball.

  9. Postpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Daniel Norcross
    Commentator on BBC Test Match Special

    Moeen Ali, and to be honest nobody, is really interested in this.

  10. Umpire reviewpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Now then!

    Is Virat Kohli stumped?! Moeen Ali beats his outside edge, misses and Buttler finishes the job. They're not overly excited, though.

  11. Ind 176-2published at 66 overs

    Pujara 74, Kohli 26

    I probably shouldn't admit this, Jack in Telford, but I don't really get what you mean. I obviously know what happened in 1981 but I don't know enough of the details to be able to make the comparison here. (I'm sorry.)

    Meanwhile, Anderson bowls five dot balls at Kohli before his sixth is sent to the boundary via a lovely cover drive. Anderson is ... not amused.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

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    This has Headingley 1981 written all over it...

    Jack in Telford

  13. Ind 172-2published at 65 overs

    Trail by 182

    Just the one from the over.

    Pujara comes down the wicket on a couple of occasions, but isn't entirely convincing - one squirting off the outside edge. He then plays and misses at the last, going for a cut shot.

    Looks like Moeen has a bit to work with.

  14. Postpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    And now it's time for Moeen Ali, and the crowd love it.

  15. Postpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

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  16. Ind 171-2published at 64 overs

    Trail by 183

    No spin yet - James Anderson returns.

    And it's a maiden, Pujara blocking it out with minimal fuss.

  17. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Alison Mitchell
    BBC Test Match Special

    Is there any merit in Joe Root turning his arm over?

  18. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    There is something for Joe Root to ponder at drinks. They've got to give Moeen Ali some overs.

  19. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    So what can England do from here? Yes, India are still a long way behind but batting is looking rather easy at the moment and they'd love a wicket or two before the close of play.

  20. In case you missed it ...published at 17:20 British Summer Time 27 August 2021

    If you have missed it, where have you been?!

    The news of the day comes from a big signing in Manchester - and it's the one you've all been waiting for.

    Yes, Phil Salt has joined Lancashire.

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