England make first-innings 332 as Buttler hits 89Cook’s long goodbye underlines his ongoing value Patient Moeen reaps benefit of putting phone awayAny thoughts? You can email Rob 2.58pm BST 7th over: India 25-1 (Rahul 16 Pujara 6) For the third over on the trot Rahul scores from the first delivery, using the pace of the Stokes to deflect a single behind point. The all-rounder finds his range against Pujara, the Indian number three playing out the remainder of the set respectfully. 2.55pm BST 6th over: India 24-1 (Rahul 15 Pujara 6) It is difficult to know why Rahul attempted to loft Broad’s first delivery over mid-off; he’s lucky to survive with the top edge clearing extra cover. It reminds me of how he got himself out in Pune against Australia last year, triggering an epic collapse. More convincing from Pujara when he gets his turn, clipping a boundary past square leg. “Slightly tender?” asks John Starbuck. “Why does Rob say this? Is he referring to your maturity as an adult man (difficult for Aussies, perhaps) or is it just a euphemism for being hungover (complimentary for Aussies, perhaps).” Continue reading…
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