Eng 257-5published at 63.3 overs
There's the switch hit again...
Four more!
Summary
England close with 126-run lead and with four second-innings wickets in hand
Pope stars for England with increasingly-assured century
Ashwin bowls Stokes with sharp spinning delivery
Bumrah's brilliant spell of reverse swing removes Duckett and Root
India bowled out for 436 - a lead of 190
Root takes two wickets in two balls, including Jadeja for 87
Eng 257-5published at 63.3 overs
Eng 252-5published at 63 overs
Lead by 62
The fizz has gone out of the India attack for now and Ollie Pope comes charging down the pitch to make a full ball from Axar a full toss.
Four more to the Surrey right-hander.
14 overs remain in the day. If these two can get to the close...
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I just burst into applause on the train when Pope got his 100. Sadly, nobody else was listening to the cricket, so I'm guessing people thought I was applauding us pulling into Royston Station Now getting those "ahh bless him" smiles from other commuters.
Karl on way to Millwall
Eng 248-5published at 62 overs
Pope 102, Foakes 31
Image source, Getty ImagesThe switch hits off the spinners will be the shot I remember this innings from Pope by.
Pope scored 205 against Ireland last summer. He made that brilliant 145 against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, 135 not out on a bouncy pitch in South Africa and 108 on a road in Rawalpindi.
This, for me, has been his best in an England shirt.
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Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeperWhat has stood out for me has been Pope's footwork. He has been very clear in what he wants to do and that manifests itself in his footwork, especially when he has been coming forward.
That has been the highlight.
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Image source, ReutersThanks Ffion. I'll be honest, I thought the game would be over by now.
England have a lead of 55. Ollie Pope is 101 not out.
Superb.
drinks break Drinks breakpublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January
And as the players take a drink while the ball is being changed, it's my cue to hand over to the eagerly-waiting Matthew Henry to guide you through the rest of the day.
Postpublished at 10:10 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January
Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeperIt has been a wonderful Test innings from Pope - the way he has paced it, the stroke play and the defensive side.
Brilliant, brilliant Test innings in bowler-friendly conditions.
Eng 245-5published at 61 overs
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland now lead by 55. They're not safe, but they are fighting. And Pope has been excellent.
There are promising signs.
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Phil Tufnell
Former England spinnerThat has got to be one of Pope's best hundreds given the conditions, the quality of India's attack and the predicament England are in.
100 for Ollie Popepublished at 60.2 overs
Eng 243-5
Image source, ReutersA special, special innings.
He flicks through the leg side for three and the England dugout rises. His celebrations are quite tame, a fist bump and a raise of the bat, but that doesn't match the magnitude of the achievement.
A 154-ball knock of class, patience and innovation against this attack and in these conditions? Quality.
Eng 239-5published at 60 overs
A little scare for Ollie Pope as he skips down the pitch to Ashwin and misses, eventually padding it away safely.
He's on to 97...
Australia set 216 to beat West Indiespublished at 10:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's a sad end to West Indies innings in Brisbane where Shamar Joseph, the tourists' star bowler on debut in the first Test, has to retire hurt after being hit on the toe.
He looks in real pain and has to be helped from the field.
That means the innings ends on 193-9 with Australia set 216 to win.
They will have a tricky 90 minutes under the lights, although it doesn't look like Joseph will be able to bowl.
Eng 235-5published at 59 overs
That's quite the take, Dave. And would be savage for Liam Dawson.
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I’ve heard that Jurgen bowls decent leg-spin and his time in England qualifies him to play for us. Strong rumour his surprise announcement yesterday signals a change of sport and we’ll see him in Andhra Pradesh for the second test.
Dave (putting off wallpapering the stairs)
Eng 233-5published at 58 overs
Lead by 43
Image source, ReutersNo signs of the nervous 90s as Ollie Pope dab-sweeps Ashwin off middle stump for a single.
The Surrey duo take five runs comfortably off the over.
Eng 228-5published at 57 overs
Ollie Pope is happy to keep the singles ticking over as he nears his century. He has 94 from 144 balls.
Eng 226-5published at 56 overs
Ollie Pope moves into the 90s with a perfectly-timed reverse sweep for four. Seen a few of those today.
Eng 219-5published at 55 overs
Lead by 29
Good luck with the birthday party, Tim. I can't help you there but I can agree with you - the gulf in spin quality has been enormous.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj gifts England four more in byes as he sprays one down the leg side. The scoring has picked up in the last couple of overs.
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The difference between the two teams is the quality of the spinners, not how many are on the pitch. I’d be happy to debate Anderson vs. Wood as a selection choice, but the rest of it is waffle.
Tim, trying to follow cricket and organise a 5th birthday party.