IND vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 3: Siraj takes the lead, India take charge despite mammoth 303-run stand — Action in Images

A successful day for Mohammed Siraj, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith, but big-picture India look healthy with a 224-run lead overnight.

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Jul 05, 2025 06:57 am IST 9 Photos
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A triumphant Mohammed Siraj acknowledges the crowd after taking figures of 6-70. Siraj was rewarded for some accurate, threatening bowling after being asked to lead the pace unit in Birmingham.(AFP)
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Ben Stokes' batting woes don't subside! The England captain was today dismissed for a golden duck, undone first ball by a sharp bounces from Siraj.(Action Images via Reuters)
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A day for Jamie Smith to remember! After Rishabh Pant, watching on, broke records in Leeds, it was wicketkeeper Smith's turn in Birmingham. No English wicketkeeper has scored more than Smith's 184* in Test cricket, most of which came at a rate well in excess of run-a-ball.(AP)

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Harry Brook got over the line into three figures, having been dimissed on 99 in the previous Test. It was yet another fine rescue act from the young England star, who continues to perform under pressure for his team.(AFP)
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It was a partnership to remember and savour between Harry Brook and Jamie Smith. Joining forces at 84/5, the pair counter-attacked and brought England roaring back, putting on 303 runs to give the hosts something to fight with.(Action Images via Reuters)

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