Updated On: 17 February, 2024 07:45 AM IST | Rajkot | Santosh Suri
England tick all the boxes with their Bazball strategy on Day 2 as opener Ben scores an unbeaten 133 after India are bowled out for 445; R Ashwin gets his 500th scalp, but visitors comfortably placed on 207-2 at stumps

England’s Ben Duckett celebrates his century on Day Two of the third Test against India in Rajkot yesterday. Pic/AFP
The England team once again showed that they’re not going to be cowed down, whatever the situation or conditions. After India had ground their bowling to notch up 445, the visitors, led by a hurricane hundred by opener Ben Duckett, responded strongly on Day Two of the third Test on Friday. They are already 207 for the loss of two wickets in just 35 overs and with Duckett batting solidly on 133 and Joe Root looking determined they will look to build a formidable total.
Tough day for India bowlers