India vs England: Jos Buttler puts England ahead in 4th Test after attritional day 3 action

Jos Buttler put England ahead on day 3 on a pitch which is bone dry and conducive to spin bowling. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Sep 02, 2018 10:54 AM IST

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Jos Buttler put England ahead on day 3 on a pitch which is bone dry and conducive to spin bowling. (REUTERS)

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Alastair Cook’s struggles continued as he was the first to be dismissed early on day 3 (AFP)

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Moeen Ali was promoted to number 3 but could not last long (AFP)

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After many close shaves, Mohammed Shami finally got rid of Keaton Jennings just on the stroke of lunch (AP)

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Jonny Bairstow was cleaned up by Shami first ball after the lunch break (AFP)

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Joe Root looked good, but was run out following a hesitation and India were back in control of the game (REUTERS)

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After struggling to pick wickets, R Ashwin finally got one back when he dismissed Ben Stokes (REUTERS)

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Jos Buttler continued his fine form as he scored a defiant 69 to put England on top (REUTERS)

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Sam Curran is still out there and he has been the big thorn in India’s flesh. The young man holds the key for England as they look to push the score beyond India’s reach on day 4 (AFP)