England chasing target of 405 after India bowled out

“When you are 200 runs behind, it is very easy to throw the towel in”, Broad said. That’s something Jimmy and I talked about. Jimmy did that to Pujara. At the end of the day, it’s still the run chase.

Ashwin had earlier bowled 8-3-12-0 in his first spell during the second session, and with a little assistance from the pitch, he was brought in only in the 43rd over. I just feel he needs to take a step back every now and then and realise he doesn’t have to be involved in absolutely everything. It helped bowling on an old pitch. It was nice to play on a pitch that was worn and there was a bit of variable bounce so I was able to use the legcutter a bit more which makes the reversing ball a bit more unsafe.

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“Without doubt yes, everyone believes it can be done”.

“Was nice to get more than one wickets here”. Break it down to small partnerships: 15 minutes, 15 balls, five runs. “We have shown a lot of skill apart from a disappointing hour on day two”. Huge credit to everyone involved.

The first test of the five-match series was drawn. Not letting them declare. “And then our openers have given us hope for tomorrow by applying themselves”. “It is important for us to take wickets quickly tomorrow and change the game”. By the time India’s last man was stumped off Moeen’s first ball India’s lead was 404.

Indias Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with his teammates after dismissing England skipper Alastair Cook during day four of the second Test at Visakhapatnam, on Sunday. The Indian batsman said, “We are very clear about our plans”. We have given ourselves a great chance. I don’t think day five will be easy to bat on. It could still be anyone’s game but it would be Kohli, more than Cook, who would have peaceful sleep in the night.

Earlier, Kohli batted with class and majesty, stroking out shots all around the park in his 109-ball knock, studded with four boundaries but before he could notch up yet another century Ben Stokes’ brilliant one-handed catch at the slip ended his stay.

Bairstow had few problems on the way to his 50 – at least once he got himself out into the middle again to resume his innings. Didn’t let the bounce change his movements.

“He looks made for Test cricket.

Hameed launched the spinner down the ground later in the same over in a rare display of aggression and India’s frustration mounted when they used up both reviews in quick succession, with umpire’s call the verdict on both occasions after Cook was struck on the pad. Atherton vs Donald at Trent Bridge. “Not many would have got it away”. On a wearing, two-paced wicket, Cook and Haseeb batted like Robots, commendably cool and resolutely intransigent, and thereby tested the patience of the Indian team.

“When it comes to Test cricket as a team we are prepared to be in a situation where we have to work hard for our wickets“, he added. He got hit quite nastily on the hand and he battled through that. We’ve only got another 90 overs to go. We know that they are capable of batting well, so we would’t take things for granted.