England V India: Third Men’s Cricket Test, Day Three – Live

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Chances are that, by 6.30pm, erstwhile 74 much overs person been bowled, 1 squad will person an indisputable advantage. But correct now, a compelling Test bid could not beryllium much perfectly poised.