England tour of India, Jan 25 - March 11

[Durhamfootman]

well that is enormously disappointing, after the start they had. England had to take a lead into the 3rd innings to have a chance batting last on a wearing pitch.

[Durhamfootman]

first 35 overs, 207-2... next 35 overs, 112-8

not a good look

[bigfluffylemon]

Pretty bad. Like the old days again. And with no Ashwin.

[sussexpob]

first 35 overs, 207-2... next 35 overs, 112-8

not a good look

Shocking. I thought England were favourites after Ashwin left....no chance batting last now

[bigfluffylemon]

Hard to imagine how today could have gone worse.

[Durhamfootman]

India showing how many demons were in this day 3 pitch, racing to 166-1 and another ton for Jaiswal

[Durhamfootman]

serves me right for thinking that England couldn't have asked for a better chance of taking a 2-1 lead

[Arthur Crabtree]

Pace bowlers taking a pounding.

Maybe India should put the crowd out of its misery and declare.

[Arthur Crabtree]

India declare. Odd that they should leave it so late. Even without Ashwin.

[Gingerfinch]

India declare. Odd that they should leave it so late. Even without Ashwin.

Waiting for the double ton. Will England block out for the draw?

No!

[Arthur Crabtree]

Can't get that many in the time left, even if they could bat that long.

[bigfluffylemon]

Have we lost yet?

In theory India have left the declaration so late this is savable. The pitch is obviously not doing that much.

In practice England will play the way they always do and be all out before tea.

[sussexpob]

Not a bad player this Jaiswal

[Arthur Crabtree]

Getting an opener run out isn't going to help much. And there goes Crawley. But signs England are going to block.

[Durhamfootman]

Ashwin is back, seemingly, so hopefully that is good news