Ollie Robinson’s maiden five-wicket haul continued England’s resurgence in the first Test against India – but the hosts’ sloppiness in the field cost them on day three at Trent Bridge.
Robinson, playing in his second Test after the discovery of offensive historical tweets overshadowed his debut, took 5-85 and James Anderson 4-54 to dismiss the tourists for 278.
However, England dropped two catches and missed four clear run-out opportunities to go with a drop and a squandered run out from day two.
One was particularly costly. Ravindra Jadeja should have been run out on four, going on to make a valuable 56.
He added 60 for the sixth wicket with KL Rahul, who was dropped for a second time by Joe Root on 78, only to be dismissed six runs later for 84.
India’s last three wickets added 73, with number 10 Jasprit Bumrah swinging his way to 28, to extend their lead to 95.
Faced with such a deficit, England’s fragile batting was under pressure, but Rory Burns and Dom Sibley were untroubled in moving to 25-0 when rain frustratingly arrived at 17:15 BST. Farcically, play was abandoned for the day an hour later, even though the ground was bathed in sunshine.
More bad weather is forecast on Saturday, potentially ruining a contest that could yet provide an intriguing conclusion. (BBC Sport)
