India vs England, First Test, First Day, Trent Bridge, Live
Live coverage of the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge.
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Vijay lets another ball go through outside offstump. His nickame is the Monk. It seems apt today. -
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Vijay unfurls that gorgeous cover drive but this time he can't pierce the field.
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Fifty for Dhoni. This one bounces a touch more than Dhoni expected but he is able to guide it through the vacant gully area to bring up a very good half-century.
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It took Dhoni just 64 balls to get there and he struck only five fours, so he has been a busy batsman.
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Vijay fittingly defends the last ball of the day off the back foot.
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India end the day on 259 for 4, with Vijay on 122 and Dhoni on 50.
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The pair have added 81 in the 30 overs they have been together, the biggest partnership of the innings.
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England had their moments but the day belongs to Vijay and to some extent Dhoni too.
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This is MS Dhoni's 26th 50+ score as captain in Tests, the most by an Indian captain in the format, beating legendary Gavaskar (25) #EngvInd
— Cricket Record (@cricinfo_record) July 9, 2014 -
Plenty of questions have to be asked about why the pitch is so slow and low. Pace, bounce and some sideways movement was needed.
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) July 9, 2014 -
India will be the happier of the two sides after 90 overs. They haven't run away from England and a couple of wickets would swing the pendulum back to towards the home side but for the moment, India hold the upper hand.
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If Dhoni and Vijay can extend their partnership on the second morning and push their team towards a total over 350, India will be feeling pretty good.
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Whether they have the bowlers to knock over England on this pitch remains to be seen though.
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With nothing on offer for the seam bowlers on this pitch, Binny's medium pace might be less than useful.
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Ind has its nose ahead on 1st day,Thx 2 MVijay!The pattern has been set,now keep up the gud work Lads!Brit hospitality may just b a mirage!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) July 9, 2014 -
Vijay: Stick to the basics and play straight as long as possible. Just work on being patient.
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Vijay: We lost a couple of wickets. Reverse-swing was happening. Had to consolidate and take my time and build my partnership with MS. It is a good wicket. There was some swing in the morning but it is a good wicket and just have to hang in there.
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Vijay: We are in a good position if we can get through the first hour tomorrow.
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That is it from us tonight. Thanks for following along and join us again tomorrow for what promises to be an intriguing second day.
