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Resuming at the overnight score of 421 for 7, Jadeja (87 off 180 balls) and Axar Patel (44) shared 78 runs for the eighth wicket to hand India a big 190-run first innings lead over the visitors.

The youngster said that he was trying to be positive and play an aggressive brand of cricket but had no qualms about missing the century.

Ravindra Jadeja and KS Bharat were batting on 45 and 9 at the break

Though India lost overnight batters - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill - in the session, they scored 103 runs in 27 overs

Around 23,000 fans made it through the gates and much to their delight, India had a great day in the field dominating the proceedings

England got a taste of what their Bazball is up against in Indian conditions. The Indian spinners, on a pitch that offered a bit of turn and bounce, dictated the terms, dismissing the Three Lions for a below-par 246 in 64.3 overs

Electing to bat first, England were off to a decent start with openers Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett negotiating the pacers well. Despite missed edges and beaten deliveries, pacers Jasprit Bumrah and local lad Mohammed Siraj failed to break the opening stand.

Root stepped in the field needing mere 10 runs to outshine Sachin Tendulkar's record of 2,535 runs in 32 matches against England.

Electing to bat first, England were off to a decent start with openers Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett negotiating the pacers well.

Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, has already mentioned that they are not concerned about the way England plays. However, he emphasized that the narrative of the five-match series will revolve around 'Bazball' against spin.

I don't think we are unbeatable. We don't want to think like that. But whatever past records that we have over the last decade or so, do not guarantee that we will come out on top in this series, said Rohit

England’s ultra-aggressive style of cricket in Tests will be put to a serious test when a formidable India take on the visitors in the first Test

Sufficient parking places have been identified for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic on the match day.

Players from both teams have already arrived in Hyderabad and commenced their rigorous preparations.

Rahul Dravid revealed that KL Rahul will not be playing as wicketkeeper and his choice will be between two other wicketkeepers KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel

Rohit will be seen in action during India's five-Test match series against England starting from January 25

Bashir, who plays for Somerset in England's domestic cricket circuit, is of Pakistani heritage and is the only member from the Test side facing paperwork issues.

The extended series between England and India is set to commence on January 25 in Hyderabad and will wrap up with the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala on March 11. The long-format series between England and India will kickstart from January 25 onwards in Hyderabad and will conclude on March 11 in Dharamshala with the fifth and final Test.

England is set to face India in a five-match Test series scheduled between January and March next year.

Gareth Wynn Owen took charge as British Deputy High Commissioner to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in September 2022.