Updated August 28th, 2021 at 14:52 IST

Overton: England will be raring to go with the new ball in hand on Day 4

Reaction from Headingley in Leeds on Friday after India fought back on the third day for the third Test against England.

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Reaction from Headingley in Leeds on Friday after India fought back on the third day for the third Test against England.

After two days of outright domination, England finally encountered some resistance from the tourists.

Joe Root's side might have dreamed of a three-day victory when they were bowled out for 432 about 15 minutes into the first session, leaving them with a 354-run first-innings lead.

However, England were forced to toil in the field for 80 overs as India reached 215-2 at stumps, Cheteshwar Pujara returning to form with 91 not out.

There was also 59 from Rohit Sharma and an unbeaten 45 from captain Virat Kohli.

With a lead of 139, England still has a huge advantage, but Root will have the second new ball available on Saturday morning and will be hoping to make some early inroads.

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Published August 28th, 2021 at 14:52 IST