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**India Solid After Day 1 in Manchester Test Despite Wobbles**
**Manchester, UK -** India ended the first day of the fourth Test against England in Manchester on a reasonably strong position, reaching 264/4 at stumps. England won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to exploit any early morning moisture, but India’s openers provided a solid foundation.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul saw off the initial threat, navigating the first session with composure. Rahul started strongly, looked set for a big innings, he was eventually caught by Jack Crawley off the bowling of Chris Woakes for 46.
Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, making his Test return after eight years, struck a crucial blow, dismissing the set Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) caught by Harry Brook. Jaiswal’s innings included his 12th Test half-century, reached in 96 deliveries.
The middle order struggled. Captain Shubman Gill fell cheaply to Ben Stokes, trapped LBW for just 12. Rishabh Pant and Sai Sudarshan attempted to rebuild, putting on a 72-run partnership before Pant was forced to retire hurt.
At the close of play, Ravindra Jadeja (19*) and Shardul Thakur (19*) were at the crease, looking to build on India’s total. While India will be content with their score, England will feel they clawed their way back into the match after a strong first session from the Indian Openers. The first session of day 2 promises to be filled with high intensity cricket.
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