Smith epic saves England but India still in control

England batter Harry Brook, speaking to BBC Test Match Special: "It was nice to spend some time out there with Smudge [Jamie Smith]. He has a long England career ahead of him. Hopefully we've clawed ourselves back in the game.

"If I hadn't got out we would not be in this situation now but we saw last week how quickly it can change. Akash and Siraj bowled well. They attacked the stumps with all modes of dismissal in play.

"Thankfully we've seen the back of Jaiswal and hopefully we can make inroads tomorrow. India are in the driving seat but hopefully we can put pressure with early wickets and make them crumble."

Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan: "The one concern I would have is that India had much more movement with the new ball. From what I've seen now, England have to get a little bit of seam into their action because it's a flat pitch.

"India are brought up on these kind of wickets. I can't see them collapsing tomorrow, they aren't going to give them anything. They've dominated completely other than about three hours today."

Former England bowler Steven Finn: "If I was inside in the India dressing room just play that first session, be cautious and don't let England get wind in their sails with early wickets. Then you can have fun as a batter.

"They might have one eye on the weather, but I'm not sure they will be brave enough to make a declaration. They will be wary of Headingley and what happened here last time.

"However, if they bowl well they have a great opportunity to win the Test and make it 1-1."

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