Summary

  • India reach 421-7 at the end of day two with a lead of 175

  • Jadeja unbeaten on 81, Axar 35 not out

  • Rahul makes 86, Bharat 41

  • Two wickets for Root, including Jaiswal (80) c&b in first over of day

  • Two for debutant Hartley, one for Ahmed & Leach

  • Leach hampered by knee issue

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  1. Ind 391-7published at 103 overs

    Lead by 145

    Rehan Ahmed starts a new spell.

    There's one run from the over.

    Thank goodness for our potato cricketers, that's all I'm saying.

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    Get Involved - Potato cricketerspublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

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    Rosti van der Dussen.

    Leigh, Cambs

    Maris Rauf

    Nad in Essex

  3. Ind 390-7published at 102 overs

    Wonder if Axar Patel fancies going full Nighthawk soon?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 10:54 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

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    I don’t like Croquettes, oh no, I love them

    Russell

  5. Ind 388-7published at 101 overs

    Well, at least the lack of scoring means we're whizzing through the overs - finally. And at least we finally know why Jack Leach's bowling has been so limited.

    That must be making Ben Stokes' life even more difficult out there.

  6. Postpublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Hyderabad

    We're being told Jack Leach has a knee issue, picked up fielding yesterday.

  7. Ind 387-7published at 100 overs

    Just one run from Mark Wood's latest. Losing track of the last time we had a boundary.

  8. Ind 386-7published at 99 overs

    As well as having to navigate the pitch, England are now nearing 100 overs in the field in hot conditions. Their second innings is going to be as tough as it gets.

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    Phil DeFrytas Crisp Woakes

    Matt, Northampton

    Bruce French Fries

    Mark, Hove

    Charlotte Edwards - two potato varieties in one!

    Neil, Preston

  10. Ind 385-7published at 98 overs

    Lead by 139

    Precious runs for India as Mark Wood slams one into Jadeja's pads but it ricochets past Ben Foakes for four byes.

  11. Ind 398-7published at 97.2 overs

    Take a bow, Alex. Dauphinoiseem Akram is sensational.

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    Get Involved - Potato cricketerspublished at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

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    Alex Bigham: Dauphinoiseem Akram

    Anton, London: Roaston Chase.

    Rob, Harriseahead: Would be interesting to hear Derek Pringle's opinion?

  13. Postpublished at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    Ravindra JadejaImage source, Getty Images

    It is interesting how the India scoring rate has significantly slowed down.

    Jadeja is intent on nailing down a match-winning lead.

  14. Ind 378-7published at 97 overs

    Lead by 132

    The scoring has slowed right down in the last few overs. Are Jadeja and Axar just settling in until the close now?

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    Get Involved - Potato cricketerspublished at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

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    Travis "Potato" Head

    Scott, Kent

    Mashley Giles?

    Nick in Spain

    Bubble & (Heath) Streak

    Jay, Bristol

  16. Ind 375-7published at 96 overs

    Lead by 129

    Just two singles from Mark Wood's over. He's bowling with decent pace but the pitch just isn't giving him much to work with.

  17. Postpublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

    Enjoying these. So far, our group chat has managed to come up with Shaun and Mitch Mash and Gnocchi Ferguson - which might be my favourite so far.

    Anyway, here's Mark Wood at last with ball in hand.

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    Get Involved - Potato cricketerspublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

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    Adil Mashid

    Jamie in Gateshead

    Jacket Russell?

    Will in Stretford

    Fidel King Edwards!

    Andy in Hastings

  19. Ind 373-7published at 95 overs

    Too full from Joe Root and Axar Patel nails it through the covers for four.

    He's not a number nine. Just shows how tough England's task is this series when all three of India's top class spinners can bat this well, too.

  20. Postpublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

    Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler

    The correct answer is roast potatoes, by the way. Always.

    Crispy on the outside. Fluffy on the inside. Salted.