Thanks to extraordinary batting depth, they have been able to minimise the risk and score more runs through the middle overs

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"Obviously one of my top innings till now because of the pressure we were in; the senior batters returned to the pavilion so I had to grind it."

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He is not batting too differently to 2018, but how long can he trust his method and technique with the number of Tests without a century growing?

India captain also refused to focus on struggling individuals

"If your top six or seven don't do the job, that extra batter is no guarantee of bailing you out"

"Not a single conversation has happened with Pujara regarding his form inside the dressing room"

How much the confidence gained from this matters remains to be seen

This was an important day for India even though it won't have much say on this Test

It is unclear whether Siraj was hit and India haven't made any official complaint

Wicketkeeper-batter admits India "could have applied ourselves better" but refuses to dwell on toss

No surprise Joe Root was happy to lose the toss, knowing the nature of the Headingley pitch of late

His ability to pin down any specialist batter for long periods could well make the difference in this series

Lots of great bowling options but none good enough to bat at No. 7 has led to Ashwin's spot being uncertain

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Both teams get four WTC points each after intriguing first Test ends in rain-soaked stalemate

England captain's first century at home in three years helped set India a target of 209

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India's tail added valuable runs with only Anderson and Robinson posing a threat for England