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Malik Ouzia

England vs India: James Anderson removes both openers before rain disrupts day one of Edgbaston Test

All smiles: James Anderson took England’s first two wickets against India at Edgbaston

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England’s James Anderson struck twice to reduce India to 53 for two as rain brought about an early lunch on the first day of the rearranged fifth Test at Edgbaston.

Anderson, back in the side after missing the third Test of the 3-0 series win against New Zealand, removed both Indian openers with the help of catches from Zak Crawley at slip after Ben Stokes had won the toss and elected to bowl.

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