Summary

  • India close on 196-2, leading by 322

  • Jaiswal hits fluent century before retiring hurt on 104; Gill reaches fifty off 98 balls

  • Rohit out lbw on review to Root; Patidar falls for duck to Hartley

  • England slump from overnight 207-2 to 319 all out

  • Duckett falls for sublime 153; Siraj 4-84, Jadeja 2-51, Kuldeep 2-77

  • Day three, third Test, Rajkot - series level at 1-1

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 04:33 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

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    Even as an Indian supporter, it's infuriating to see Root play shots like that. What has gotten into him? He is a proper cricketer.

    Vijay

  2. Eng 225-4published at 41 overs

    England need a captain's knock. They're still 220 runs behind as Ben Stokes defends his first two deliveries.

    The England fans in the stands who were so cheery earlier are now clapping along to the Great Escape. That tells you something.

  3. Postpublished at 04:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    Is that the plumbest lbw decision ever to be reviewed? As we say, one wicket brings two. England now under pressure.

  4. Postpublished at 04:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Rajkot

    And now Root's dismissal looks worse. If that is a turning point, then also don't forget his drop of Rohit on day one. He's not having a great time.

  5. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 40.4 overs

    Bairstow lbw b Kuldeep 0 (Eng 225-4)

    Absolutely bang in front. It's a poor review.

    The ball turned from Kuldeep and that proved too much for Jonny Bairstow so early in his innings.

  6. Postpublished at 04:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Don't bother hanging around, Jonny. You can wander off now.

  7. England reviewpublished at 40.4 overs

    Here we go.

    Jonny Bairstow looks to be plumb in front after being hit on the pads by Kuldeep.

    He reviews.

  8. Postpublished at 04:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Rajkot

    Right. I know it looks bad. Really bad. But when that shot comes off, we all say it's genius. If Root plays one drive for four, then nicks the next one, it doesn't look nearly as bad as getting out to the scoop. My question is if it is the percentage shot when those catchers are in place? Root got out in similar fashion in the first Test against New Zealand this time last year. It's Bumrah again, too. Root is really fighting a battle at the moment.

  9. Eng 224-3published at 40 overs

    Duckett 141, Bairstow 0

    And now the crowd is loud and Jasprit Bumrah is firing a yorker into the toes of Jonny Bairstow.

    It's brilliant when it comes off but did Root have to do that? Absolutely not.

  10. Postpublished at 04:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    I absolutely don’t understand that shot. Situation? Bumrah? It seems such an unnecessary risk for such a gifted and experienced player to take.

  11. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 39.5 overs

    Root c Jaiswal b Bumrah 18 (Eng 224-3)

    Oh no.

    Joe Root has gone for his trademark reverse scoop and it proves to be his downfall. He's hit it straight into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal at second slip who takes a fine reaction catch.

    I can already hear the criticism coming.

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 04:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

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    Never thought I’d ever be happy to get up at 4.30am for a long coach transfer to an airport. Three hours of uninterrupted Test match text coverage, bliss! Bring it on, England!

    Jon, Les Arcs

    Five month old baby full of cold and teething, wife out of action with an ear and chest infection. Hoping England’s batsmen make this morning a whole lot more enjoyable than last night!

    Mike, wide awake in Nottingham

    No alarm set, but my internal body clock decided I should wake up at 03:59. Looks like me and Spike the cat are with you all the way.

    Ian, Morayshire

  13. Eng 223-2published at 39 overs

    Trail by 222

    What is the noun for a collection of sweeps? I feel like it could come in useful today.

    Joe Root, keen to rotate the strike, calls Ben Duckett through for a tight single. Had the throw hit then England's mini opener would have been out, I reckon.

  14. Eng 220-2published at 38.1 overs

    The first of many sweeps!

    Kuldeep Yadav is clobbered to the boundary by Ben Duckett.

  15. Postpublished at 04:14 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    Clearly Ashwin’s situation is a genuine family crisis. Under those circumstances, and when a bowler is genuinely injured, surely a player can be replaced? Batsmen suffering from concussion are.

  16. Eng 216-2published at 38 overs

    Trail by 229

    15 balls in and England have their first boundary of the day. I'm surprised it has taken them this long.

    Joe Root gets it by guiding Jasprit Bumrah through gully.

    Without meaning to tempt fate, there's no sign of reverse swing for Bumrah yet this morning.

  17. Eng 210-2published at 37 overs

    I'm certain Ravichandran Ashwin would have been bowling from the very start but in his absence India turn to Kuldeep Yadav. He, like many of his team-mates, took a Ducketting yesterday.

    One from the over.

  18. Postpublished at 04:07 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Rajkot

    It's quite subdued in Rajkot this morning. Despite it being the weekend, this is comfortably the smallest crowd we've had for the first ball of the day so far. This is also due to be the hottest day of the Test. It's 26 degrees at 9.30am in the morning.

  19. Eng 209-2published at 36 overs

    Duckett 134, Root 10

    Just two singles come from Jasprit Bumrah's opening over with Ben Duckett keeping the attacking strokes hidden for now at least.

    Neil (see below) is feeling confident early on this Saturday morning. It may still be late on a Friday night for some of you...

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 04:03 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

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    I would rather India had a sub as I don’t want it to tarnish England's amazing win.

    Neil, Hampshire