NEW DELHI: England's captain, Ben Stokes, displayed resilience by scoring a commanding 70, steering his team to a total of 246, despite the challenging spin conditions imposed by India's bowlers on the opening day of the first Test match in Hyderabad.
Opting to bat first in the five-match series, England faced significant challenges as spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed three wickets each, putting the tourists under pressure.
