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In Pics: From Ashwin's brilliance to Root's class, relive Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and England

Here are all the pictures you must not miss from the opening day of the first Test between India and England in Birmingham.

DNA Web Team | Aug 02, 2018, 12:16 AM IST

1.The Toss

The Toss
1

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

(Photo credit: Twitter @BCCI)

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2.Stepping up

Stepping up
2

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

(Photo credit: Reuters)

3.Pic of the day

Pic of the day
3

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

(Photo credit: Reuters)

4.Lucky break

Lucky break
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Mohammed Shami gets India a breakthrough as opener Keaton Jennings chops on after a well-compiled 42.

(Photo credit: AFP)

5.Class as always

Class as always
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England captain Joe Root continues his fine form, celebrates a classy half-century.

(Photo credit: AFP)

6.Turning point

Turning point
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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.

(Photo credit: Reuters)

7.Fine knock

Fine knock
7

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

(Photo credit: PTI)

8.Double blow

Double blow
8

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.

(Photo credit: AFP)

9.Star of the day

Star of the day
9

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.

(Photo credit: PTI)

10.Happy captain

Happy captain
10

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

(Photo credit: Reuters)

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