Overview

• Harry Brook was dismissed for 99 after hooking Prasidh Krishna short to Shardul Thakur despite being dropped twice earlier in his 112-ball knock
• Ollie Pope compiled 106 runs on day three to steady England’s reply and silence doubts over his place in the side
• England finished on 465 in their first innings, closing to within six runs of India’s 471 and keeping the match evenly poised
• Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for 83 runs, showcasing disciplined pace and swing against England’s lower order
• India closed day three at 90/2, leading by 96 runs and leaving the first Test at Headingley delicately balanced