When Shoaib Bashir came out to bat earlier, his first ball turned and bounced past his nose. There has been nothing of the sort since lunch.

Jimmy Anderson runs his hand through his blonde-tinged hair after Shubman Gill comes forward in the defence. A single is stolen on the next ball which does not impress the veteran.

Spread the word to the locals please, Rob. I want to book myself in for England's tour to Japan in 2035.

Only singles come from Bashir's latest.

The ground is filling up now and the India fans, many of those schoolkids or others with extremely high-pitched voices, are finding their voice as these two batters battle away.

There's one from Anderson's over this time.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Ranchi

Whisper it quietly. Was this a good toss to lose?

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks keen to attack and why wouldn't he given he's seeing the ball like the one they toss around in the NBA. He skips down to Shoaib Bashir and only some quick work from Ben Stokes prevents four.

Shoaib Bashir applauds Anderson throughout his over with those huge hands of his. It's tight from England's greatest - Shubman Gill poking a little awkwardly across his pad.

There's no hooping swing despite the thick cloud cover.

James Anderson bowled four overs before lunch and is now going to switch for a burst at the other end.

It's quite cloudy right now. If this was Lord's we'd be saying it'd swing.

Shoaib Bashir, who towers over the umpire as he runs in, starts nicely before getting slightly too full. Shubman Gill drives the ball perfectly through the covers.

That was emphatic.

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain

Tom Hartley is going to hold the key for England, and then the reverse swing.

I think we can add at least 2,000 babies to that list too. And Pete's dog Vinnie. Their numbers won't be included.

Shoaib Bashir begins after lunch.

England's fielders have just emerged skipping and side-stepping from the dressing room.

Interestingly, Joe Root looks to be doing the talking in the huddle.

Shubman Gill and run machine Yashasvi Jaiswal follow behind.

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It would take some doing on this pitch but could today be the day James Anderson takes his 700th Test wicket? He needs three more.

The 41-year-old would be the first pace bowler to get to that landmark and join spinners Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan in the club.

A frankly ridiculous human.

Greg: Can’t bat but my goodness this youngster Anderson can certainly bowl!!

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I've been studying this picture to check Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn't have some sort of ball-attracting device fitted to his bat.

How are England going to get him out?

The 22-year-old has pushed his average in the series up to 114.

I'll be honest, sleep was a struggle last night. I'm still in need of tips to master these early and overnight shifts.