IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score and Updates: IND 346/7; Jurel, Ashwin bat cautiously after Kuldeep, Jadeja depart

10:12 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

After 95 overs, India 346/7 (Dhruv Jurel 8, Ravichandran Ashwin 7)

Jurel steers a short-of-length ball from Wood behind square for a single. Ashwin follows suit a couple of deliveries later. SIX! Jurel decides to go for a ramp shot after Wood decides to fire a bouncer at 90 miles per hour! All Jurel needed was for the ball to connect with the bat. The pace on the delivery ensures the ball sails over the fence. Jurel attempts to set off for a quick single in the final delivery, but is sent back by Ashwin.

10:08 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

After 94 overs, India 338/7 (Dhruv Jurel 1, Ravichandran Ashwin 6)

Single each off Anderson’s over, the second one getting Dhruv Jurel his first run in international cricket.That should settle his nerves a bit.

10:07 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

After 93 overs, India 336/7 (Dhruv Jurel 0, Ravichandran Ashwin 5)

Mark Wood replaces Joe Root, with Ben Stokes looking to attack the two newcomers with some searing pace. FOUR! Ashwin welcomes Wood into the attack with a solid punch through the cover region off a slightly short-of-length delivery outside off. Wood responds with a snorter that forces Ashwin to arch his back to move his head out of the way. Ashwin gets off strike with a single in the penultimate delivery.

09:58 (IST)

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After 92 overs, India 331/7 (Dhruv Jurel 0, Ravichandran Ashwin 0)

Anderson bowls out a maiden, his sixth of the innings so far and the third of the second day as Jurel, who’s facing the very highest quality of seam bowling at the outset of his career, blocks his way through the over.

Anderson bowls out a maiden, his sixth of the innings so far and the third of the second day as Jurel, who’s facing the very highest quality of seam bowling at the outset of his career, blocks his way through the over.

09:54 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

After 91 overs, India 331/7 (Dhruv Jurel 0, Ravichandran Ashwin 0)

OUT! Tame end to a superb knock from Jadeja as he ends up chipping the ball straight back to the bowler for a return catch while attempting a straight drive. Failed to keep it close to the ground, offering Root a catch at a comfortable height. Top start for the Englishmen today as they grab two wickets in as many overs. Ravichandran Ashwin joins Dhruv Jurel at the centre, both yet to get off the mark. Wicket maiden for Root.

Jadeja c and b Root 112(225)

09:51 (IST)

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After 90 overs, India 331/6 (Ravindra Jadeja 112, Dhruv Jurel 0)

Bit of confusion between Jadeja and Kuldeep in the first delivery as the former attempts to set off for a single, only to be sent back by the non-striker and somehow making it home in time. Jadeja sets off for a single two balls later, completing 1,000 Test runs against England in the process. Dhruv Jurel makes his way out to the centre later in the over after Kuldeep ends up nicking the ball to the keeper off Anderson’s bowling, and he receives a pep talk from Jadeja after making his way to the centre.

09:45 (IST)

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OUT! Jimmy Anderson draws first blood on the second day, getting Kuldeep Yadav caught-behind with an inswinging delivery that straightens along the off stump, enough to kiss the outside edge. Not much celebration from the veteran seamer though, knowing he's only dismissed the nightwatchman. IND 331/6

Kuldeep c Foakes b Anderson 4(24)

09:42 (IST)

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After 89 overs, India 330/5 (Ravindra Jadeja 111, Kuldeep Yadav 4)

Jonny Bairstow’s kneeling in the slip cordon now to try and snaffle the low chances. Root, meanwhile, bowls out a maiden, the first of the day, as Kuldeep blocks his way through the over.

09:39 (IST)

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After 88 overs, India 330/5 (Ravindra Jadeja 111, Kuldeep Yadav 4)

Pacer from the other end with James Anderson, making use of a ball that is just four overs old. Faint appeal for caught-behind against Ravindra Jadeja, who’s on strike for the first time in this over, in the second delivery. Jadeja was attempting to guide the ball that’s angled down leg towards the fine leg region, only for the ball to presumably brush his thigh pad. Jadeja and Kuldeep collect a single each later in the over.

09:36 (IST)

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After 87 overs, India 328/5 (Ravindra Jadeja 110, Kuldeep Yadav 3)

Root starts off with three consecutive dots before Kuldeep collects the first runs of the day by getting an outside deflection that carries the ball all the way to third man, allowing the batter to return for a second run.

09:31 (IST)

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Wow! So England are going to start with Joe Root with the new ball. Jadeja is on strike and Kuldeep Yadav is his batting partner. This is interesting move from the visitors. The first ball turned but it was a result of it pitching in a crack. 

09:28 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

BTW, Jadeja yesterday crossed the 3000-run mark in Test cricket and he is only the third Indian to have 3000 runs and over 200 wicket in Tests. He is the third Indian after Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin. What a player. 

09:25 (IST)

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Pitch Report from Nick Knight and Deep Dasgupta: "Not different from what we saw yesterday. The cracks, however, are slightly larger and the pitch has dried out a bit. Still enough to suggest it's going to be another good day of batting. With cracks this big, there will some balls that will misbehave. The pitch is just beginning to be a little bit rough."

09:15 (IST)

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Can Jadeja help India to a strong first innings total?

If anyone can, it's Jadeja. At his home ground, the all-rounder has unbelievable batting stats in First-Class cricket. At the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, Jadeja has scored 1564 runs so far in 17 innings at an average of 142.12 including his 110 not out from ongoing match. He has scored six centuries and has a highest of 331. He love batting at SCA.

09:04 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

Ravindra Jadeja apologised to Sarfaraz Khan after the end of day's play on Thursday for the role he played in getting the debutant run out. "It was my wrong call," a part of Jadeja's Instagram post read. Sarfaraz made 62 off 66 balls on debut before getting run out after a mix up with Jadeja. While he missed out on a century, he clearly impressed with his shot making. 

08:58 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

By the way it was a mix up with Ravindra jadeja that led to Sarfaraz Khan's run out on his debut. Jadeja called for a single and then turned it down, leaving the youngster stranded in the middle of the pitch. India captain Rohit Sharma was pretty unimpressed with the run out and lost his cool as he was seen throwing away his cap in frustration.

08:55 (IST)

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score

Sarfaraz Khan's shiny debut

Not only did he fulfill his dream of receiving his maiden cap in front of his father and wife, Sarfaraz ended up making the most of the opportunity by smashing a 66-ball 62 — bringing up his half-century in just 48. More on his India debut here — Sarfaraz Khan First Impressions: Solid technique and brave batting

08:52 (IST)

Welcome to our live blog on India vs England third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot. The Day 1 saw India score 326/5 with Rohit Sharma scoring 131 and Ravindra Jadeja dding 110 not out. The all-rounder will look to add more runs to his tally on Friday to take India to a strong first innings total. Full action and scorecard will be available on our time line.