Luckily for India, Siraj struck early in the second session, trapping Jonny Bairstow lbw for 37. Bairstow and Ollie Pope featured in an 89-run stand for the sixth wicket to put England on top.
In a discussion on ESPN Cricinfo, Laxman opined that Siraj looked exhausted while Shardul Thakur was ineffective. That allowed England to fight back after Umesh Yadav’s early strikes in the first session of play. Laxman said:
According to Laxman, Siraj bowled his heart out in the first three Tests. As a result, he seems exhausted. The former cricketer said:
Credit to Umesh Yadav, must have really worked hard in the nets: VVS Laxman
Before the Bairstow-Pope partnership, Umesh Yadav got India’s day off to a great start, sending back nightwatchman Craig Overton (1) and Dawid Malan (31). Praising Yadav for making an impressive return to Test cricket, Laxman said:
Replying to India’s 191, England were 172 for 6 at the end of 54 overs, with Ollie Pope having crossed his half-century.
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