Sam Curran shows fighting spirit as India put England under pressure at Ageas Bowl
But a battling 78 from recalled all-rounder Sam Curran ensured the tourists did not have it all their own way as more than 13,000 cricket fans flocked to Hampshire's headquarters yesterday.
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Hide AdJoe Root won the toss and elected to bat first in the last Test scheduled for the popular venue until 2025 '“ at best.
Hopes of a big first-innings total were shortlived, though, as India delivered a masterclass in swing bowling.
England were reduced to 36 for four and 86 for six as Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami turned on the style.
An encouraging seventh-wicket stand between returning duo Moeen Ali (40) and Curran threatened to turn the tables.
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Hide AdCurran kicked on impressively to celebrate his second half-century in four Test matches.
But as the early-evening sun bathed the Hampshire stadium, so the Indians finished the job '“ bowling England out.