3rd Test: Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal's exploits help India take firm control over England

In the third Test against England, India took a strong grip after Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century and Shubman Gill supported him with an unbeaten fifty, extending their lead to 322 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden withdrawal due to a family medical emergency left India a frontline bowler short, but Mohammed Siraj stepped up by taking 4-84, propelling India towards a dominant position in the match. Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah also made significant contributions as England collapsed in their first innings and India continued to build on their lead in the second innings.

In their second innings, Jaiswal and Gill impressed with their batting, with Jaiswal hitting a century before retiring hurt due to back spasms. Gill also showed his class by playing at his own pace and hitting boundaries. England struggled to make an impact as India maintained their strong position in the match.

The third day of the Test saw England struggling against India’s bowling attack, with Siraj and Jadeja making crucial breakthroughs. Jaiswal’s aggressive batting and Gill’s steady performance put India in a commanding position, leaving England with a difficult task to save the match.

India’s dominant performance in the third Test has put them in a favorable position to win the match and the series. With England trailing by 322 runs, India’s strong batting and bowling performances have set the stage for a potential victory.

Overall, it was an impressive display of skill and determination from the Indian team as they continued to assert their dominance in the series. As the match progresses, all eyes will be on India as they look to secure a comprehensive victory over England.

In conclusion, India’s commanding performance in the third Test has established them as the dominant force against England, and they are well-positioned to secure a series victory.

(Note: The reporters are IANS nr/bsk/)