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DNA Web Team | Aug 02, 2018, 12:16 AM IST
1.The Toss

Indian captain Virat Kohli and his England counterpart Joe Root at the Toss.
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2.Stepping up

Virat Kohli-led Team India step out on the field to mark the start of the all-important five-Test series against England.
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3.Pic of the day

Alastair Cook is clean-bowled by Ravichandran Ashwin with a delivery that bounced and turned sharply.
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4.Lucky break

Mohammed Shami gets India a breakthrough as opener Keaton Jennings chops on after a well-compiled 42.
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5.Class as always

England captain Joe Root continues his fine form, celebrates a classy half-century.
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6.Turning point

Indian captain Virat Kohli celebrates after running out his England counterpart Joe Root for 80. This wicket opened the floodgates and the visitors didn't look back.
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7.Fine knock

Jonny Bairstow, who stitched a solid partnership with his skipper Joe Root, acknowledges the crowd after getting to his half-century.
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8.Double blow

India complete a double blow as Jonny Bairstow plays away from his body and chops one on from Mohammed Shami. The right-hander walked back for a 88-ball 72.
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9.Star of the day

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first Indian spinner ever to take four wickets on Day 1 of a Test match in England. He ended the day with 4 for 60 from 25 overs.
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10.Happy captain

Indian captain Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion a happy man as England end the day at 285/8 from 88 overs.
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