India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Stokes opts for pace from the other end as James Anderson gets the ball. Jadeja on strike

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Kuldeep Yadav with the first runs on the board, as the left-hander places the ball towards backward point for a couple.

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India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Players take the field for the start of Day 2! Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav take the crease; Joe Root to begin proceedings for the English team

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Nick Knight says it will be another good day to bat, although the cracks on the pitch have started to open up a little. “Not quite different (the surface). Some of the cracks are slightly larger near the pitch, but the general overview is that there's still a bit of colour. Not enough changes, which suggests it is going to be another good day to bat. You still got to be careful, with cracks opening up a little, the ball can misbehave. The areas can benefit someone like Ashwin later on,” says Knight

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Anil Kumble, who has worked with Sarfaraz Khan at Punjab Kings in the past, was all praise for the Indian youngster following his brilliant debut knock on Day 1. “His whole childhood was spent hitting cricket balls. I know he's 26, but you already feel he's old enough to understand things. He has waited long. He is free-flowing, but he is very clear on how to face spinners and fast bowlers. All the time in domestic cricket has really helped him,” said Kumble.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes will be eager to end this Indian innings as soon as possible, as England hope to induce a collapse similar to the one witnessed in the previous Test in Visakhapatnam. As observed yesterday, the pitch improved for batting as the day progressed, and England would prefer not to allow the Indian batters to gain early momentum and establish themselves at the crease.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: India will undoubtedly look to Ravichandran Ashwin to contribute vital runs to the total on Day 2 of the ongoing Test. However, there would be a palpable eagerness in Ashwin to get the ball in his hand, as he stands on the brink of a historic milestone. Only one Indian bowler has crossed the iconic 500-wicket mark before, and Ashwin finds himself just one wicket away from joining this elite club. It's highly anticipated that he may achieve this remarkable feat today!

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: One debutant shined with flying colours yesterday, and it's time for another one today. Jurel replaces KS Bharat in the XI, particularly because of the latter's poor outings with the bat. India will expect Jurel to step up when he comes out to bat today, and the 23-year-old does come with strong credentials under his belt: A first-class average of 46, and two half-centuries in his last two outings for India A (against South Africa A and the England Lions respectively)

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: First of all, India need Ravindra Jadeja to hold one end for as long as possible to ensure the side reaches a strong score. The team management decided to send nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav following the wicket of Sarfaraz Khan last evening, meaning debutant Dhruv Jurel is yet to bat. Add Ravichandran Ashwin to the mix, and India have a solid chance of reaching the 400-run mark; if they continue with the same tempo as on Day 1, who knows… maybe 500 too?

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: England's decision to include fast bowler Mark Wood in their lineup paid off as he claimed two crucial wickets in the morning session, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10 and Shubman Gill for a duck. Meanwhile, spinner Tom Hartley managed to remove Rajat Patidar for 5, further denting India's batting lineup. Jaiswal fell victim to a catch in the slips by Joe Root, while Gill struggled to cope with the moving ball, eventually edging one to the wicketkeeper after being beaten on the inside edge. Wood has picked three wickets so far, conceding 69 runs.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Rohit and Jadeja now stand alongside legendary pairs such as Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly (249 vs England at Leeds in August 2002), as well as Vijay Hazare and Vijay Manjrekar (222 vs England at Leeds in June 1952), who forged similar double-century partnerships against the English side.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: The Indian team management decided to alleviate the pressure by sending Ravindra Jadeja at No. 5 instead of Sarfaraz Khan, a position the former has seldom occupied in his Test career. However, their decision proved fruitful as Rohit and Jadeja forged a formidable partnership, easing tensions in the dressing room. Their stand of 204 runs for the fourth wicket marked only the third instance of an Indian duo achieving a double-century partnership against England in 135 Tests.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma, at 27 runs, received a lifeline when England's Root dropped a catch at first slip. Attempting to attack Hartley's delivery, Rohit's shot lacked conviction, resulting in a faint edge that Root almost managed to grasp after a dive. Additionally, Rohit successfully challenged an LBW decision against him, recognizing that he had edged the ball onto his pads. This crucial review was confirmed by the replay on the giant screen, sparing the India skipper from dismissal. He made the chances count, however, steering India out of trouble and eventually putting the pressure back on England.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Rohit smashed three sixes en route his 131-run knock against England, and has gone past former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the list for most sixes hit by an Indian batter in the longest format. Rohit now has 79 sixes in Test cricket, with only former opener Virender Sehwag (91) ahead of him among Indians.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Before the third Test, there was considerable discussion over Rohit Sharma's form in the longest format. His last century came in July 2023 during a Test in the West Indies; in the ongoing series, he failed to notch a half-century in four innings and drew significant criticism for throwing his starts. On Thursday, however, the Indian captain took charge after the top-order collapse and ensured India were the more dominant of the two sides by the time he was dismissed.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Jadeja showcased his batting prowess and joined an elite club of Indian players who have achieved both 3000 runs and 250 wickets in Tests. Former India captain Kapil Dev leads this exclusive list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches, followed by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with 3,271 runs and 499 wickets in 98 matches. Jadeja's milestone was marked by a crucial century in front of the home crowd.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: "It is a part of the game. Miscommunication happens in cricket. Sometimes run out happens, sometimes you get the runs. I spoke to Jadeja at lunchtime and requested him to talk to me while playing. I like talking while playing. It was my first time. I told him that when I go out to bat, keep talking to me while playing. He kept talking and supported me a lot while I was batting," Sarfaraz said after Stumps on Day 1.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: In an Instagram post following India's solid Day 1 total, Jadeja expressed his sympathy for Sarfaraz as the debutant's innings was cut short. The experienced all-rounder also accepted full responsibility for the run-out incident. "Feeling bad for @SarfarazKhan97 it was my wrong call. Well played," Jadeja shared on Instagram stories.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Jadeja, on 99, declined the opportunity for a swift run after initially calling for a single, leaving Sarfaraz stranded. Fielder Mark Wood executed a direct hit, thus concluding the debutant's entertaining innings. Jadeja was visibly distraught as he realised he had made the wrong call, and captain Rohit Sharma, watching the proceedings from the dressing room, threw his cap in anger. In fact, Jadeja reached his century on the very next delivery but followed it with subdued celebrations, seemingly still guilt-ridden over his role in Sarfaraz's dismissal.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: Sarfaraz Khan was on track to become India's third centurion of the day. However, a miscommunication with Jadeja left him stranded at the non-striker's end. Unfortunately, he fell victim to a run-out while attempting to assist his senior partner in reaching his century. Honestly, it seemed to be the only plausible way he could have been dismissed on the day, as none of the England bowlers, including the formidable James Anderson and aggressive Mark Wood, managed to trouble him.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: The opening day might have seen two centuries, but in his debut Test match and a first appearance on the international stage, Sarfaraz showcased a level of maturity that belied his young age. And so, Sarfaraz's half-century shone brightly due to his remarkable skills and aggression. In the 77-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja -- who had been settled at the crease when Sarfaraz walked in -- the youngster contributed with 62 runs!

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: In the age of nicknames, what moniker suits Sarfaraz Khan's stunning debut Test innings? 'Sarfball' or 'Sarf Excels'? Regardless, it certainly captivated the fans. Amidst a series marked by Indian batters struggling against spin, Sarfaraz's aggressive approach dismantled England's spin attack as he powered his way to a remarkable 62 off just 66 balls. Unfortunately, his innings was cut short by an unfortunate run-out.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: India were in a spot of bother when the play began on Day 1 of the third Test. The side was three down for just 33, with Mark Wood being the tormentor-in-chief; he had dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, the two centurions from the Vizag Test. However, the dismissals ensured India had two more centurions on Thursday, with Rohit Sharma (131) and Ravindra Jadeja (110*) putting the pressure back on England with composed knocks.

India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 2, IND vs ENG: What's up peeps? This may be your favourite day of the week, but for India and England, it's as crucial as any as Day 2 action beckons. India may have put up 326/5 but they still aren't on top. Yes, despite centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, and an absolutely bonker innings from debutant Sarfaraz Khan were the highlights from the Indian innings yesterday, England, one can assume, sense blood. With the second new ball just three overs old and only Dhruv Jurel and Ravichandran Ashwin as batters to come, Ben Stokes is aware that he has a real chance here to knock over India inside 400. For India, Jadeja, unbeaten on 110, holds the key and would want to make up for running out Sarfaraz. But as the old adage goes, watch out for the first hour.