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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

England struggle to take wickets as India stretch lead at Headingley

England’s Ben Stokes (left) and Chris Woakes walk off the field for lunch during day four of the first Rothesay Men’s Test match at Headingley, Leeds. Picture date: Monday June 23, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Brydon Carse struck early but England otherwise endured a frustrating bid to make inroads into India’s batting in the first Test at Headingley.

Carse persuaded India captain Shubman Gill to drag on from the seventh ball of the fourth day but KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant put on an unbroken 61 to carry India to 153 for three at lunch, a lead of 159.

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