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In pics: Akash Deep enjoys dream debut but Joe Root's Bazball-defying ton steers England's recovery in 4th Test

Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST

Akash Deep picked three wickets but the first day belonged to Joe Root, whose conservative approach earned him a 31st Test century in Ranchi

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India's Akash Deep enjoyed a stellar first day in Test cricket, as he picked three wickets in the opening session; here, he celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley (PTI)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST

India's Akash Deep enjoyed a stellar first day in Test cricket, as he picked three wickets in the opening session; here, he celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley (PTI)

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Given a lifeline as Akash Deep stepped outside the line on a wicket-taking ball in the first session, Crawley took on the Indian pacers early in the English innings.(AP)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST

Given a lifeline as Akash Deep stepped outside the line on a wicket-taking ball in the first session, Crawley took on the Indian pacers early in the English innings.(AP)

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Akash Deep was the star of India's first session, as he dismissed Ben Duckett (11), Ollie Pope (0), and Zak Crawley (42) to put England under instant pressure. (AP)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST

Akash Deep was the star of India's first session, as he dismissed Ben Duckett (11), Ollie Pope (0), and Zak Crawley (42) to put England under instant pressure. (AP)

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Ravichandran Ashwin, then, dismissed Jonny Bairstow to add to England's troubles (PTI)

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Ravichandran Ashwin, then, dismissed Jonny Bairstow to add to England's troubles (PTI)

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Joe Root, however, held one end as he showed a conservative approach; a deviation from his previous outings in the series where he was dismissed while attempting significantly aggressive strokes(PTI)

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Joe Root, however, held one end as he showed a conservative approach; a deviation from his previous outings in the series where he was dismissed while attempting significantly aggressive strokes(PTI)

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Amid the flow of wickets, England eventually found some stability thanks to the 112-run stand between Joe Root (L) and Ben Foakes(REUTERS)

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Amid the flow of wickets, England eventually found some stability thanks to the 112-run stand between Joe Root (L) and Ben Foakes(REUTERS)

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Mohammed Siraj eventually inflicted the big blow on England, as he denied Ben Foakes a half-century (47), and then dismissed Tom Hartley (13) as well.(AFP)

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Mohammed Siraj eventually inflicted the big blow on England, as he denied Ben Foakes a half-century (47), and then dismissed Tom Hartley (13) as well.(AFP)

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Joe Root (R) and Ollie Robinson stitched an important stand after the dismissals of Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley, sharing an unbeaten 57-run stand for the eighth wicket(PTI)

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Joe Root (R) and Ollie Robinson stitched an important stand after the dismissals of Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley, sharing an unbeaten 57-run stand for the eighth wicket(PTI)

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Joe Root silenced his critics in his typical batting style, as he celebrated his 31st Test century and a tenth against India. He remained unbeaten on 106, as England reached 302/7 at Stumps on Day 1(PTI)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST

Joe Root silenced his critics in his typical batting style, as he celebrated his 31st Test century and a tenth against India. He remained unbeaten on 106, as England reached 302/7 at Stumps on Day 1(PTI)

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