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The Guardian - UK
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James Wallace at Headingley and Rob Smyth

England v India: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Ollie Pope jumps for joy after scoring a century.
Ollie Pope jumps for joy after scoring a century. Photograph: Scott Heppell/AP

Here’s Ali Martin’s report on an enthralling day at Headingley. That’s my cue to say goodbye. Thanks for joining us, Rob will be back bright and bushy in the morning. Do you know something? I think it’ll be a big first session.

Updated

Ben Duckett has been doing some end of play media duties:

We couldn’t have done much more with the ball today. They could have got 600 plus so to bowl them out for under 500 we are pleased. We are in a good spot and if we win the first session tomorrow we are really in this game.”

On Jasprit Bumrah:

Going out there against the best bowler in the world, it wasn’t easy at times. He is world class. It is hard as an opener as he bowls so many different balls. I tried to play as late as I could but it is tricky. I enjoy that challenge, and getting through the new ball gives you good confidence.”

I feel like I am at the top of my game but I wouldn’t say I am near the best in the world. There is no dressing room I would rather be a part of and these are the best years of my life.”

On Ollie Pope:

I had goosebumps when he got his 100. He is such a big part of the dressing room. He didn’t need to do that but to go and do it, I take my hat off to him. I can’t wait to give him a hug.”

On England’s position in the game:

When a side get 471, the first innings is so important. We are in the game and this is a fast scoring ground. We need the first session tomorrow.”

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