In pics: Akash Deep enjoys dream debut but Joe Root's Bazball-defying ton steers England's recovery in 4th Test

Akash Deep picked three wickets but the first day belonged to Joe Root, whose conservative approach earned him a 31st

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Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST 9 Photos
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India's Akash Deep enjoyed a stellar first day in Test cricket, as he picked three wickets in the opening session; here, he celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley (PTI)

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Given a lifeline as Akash Deep stepped outside the line on a wicket-taking ball in the first session, Crawley took on the Indian pacers early in the English innings.(AP)

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Akash Deep was the star of India's first session, as he dismissed Ben Duckett (11), Ollie Pope (0), and Zak Crawley (42) to put England under instant pressure. (AP)

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Ravichandran Ashwin, then, dismissed Jonny Bairstow to add to England's troubles (PTI)

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Joe Root, however, held one end as he showed a conservative approach; a deviation from his previous outings in the series where he was dismissed while attempting significantly aggressive strokes(PTI)

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