IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 2: Rishabh Pant returns to bat like a warrior, but England well on top — Action in Images

Rishabh Pant's decision to bat through the pain of a hurt foot couldn't stop England from taking a position of strength, pulling to within 133 runs of India.

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Rishabh Pant heads to the crease in what was the most iconic moment of this day of cricket. Despite a hurt foot, Pant showed up to tell the England team that India were here to fight for a result — but it was nevertheless England who dominated day's play. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Ravindra Jadeja's streak of half-centuries finally came to an end, not able to trouble the scorers much as he was undone by a beaut from Jofra Archer early in the day. (PTI)

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Jofra Archer celebrates the dismissal of Rishabh Pant, having bowled him in a near-identical manner as at Lord's, sending the off-stump cartwheeling. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Ben Stokes receives the applause of the Manchester crowd after taking a five-fer, one which saw him rise to the top of the wicket-taking charts for the series.  (PTI)

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Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put up a 166-run partnership, the fifth time in Test cricket they have put on a century stand. Neither could convert to a big one, but gave England exactly the start they wanted in the innings. (AFP)

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It was an extremely frustrating day in the field for Shubman Gill and his troops, as loose lines and lengths with the new ball allowed England to get off to a flier. They pulled it back with a couple of wickets, but still let their hosts seize the initiative. (PTI)

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Anshul Kamboj didn't have the best opening spell on his bowling debut, but returned to take a memorable first Test wicket — the important scalp of Ben Duckett, batting on 94 at the time. (AP)