India, July 23 -- In just one session, England wrested back control on Day 1 of the fourth Test after a solid 94-run opening stand between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The hosts bounced back in the second session, quickly removing both set batters. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar blamed the dismissals on mental lapses, suggesting India let a strong position slip.

Put to bat first after India lost the toss for the fourth time in the series and 14th consecutive time in international cricket, Rahul and Jaiswal made the most of a clueless bowling display from England, reaching 78 for no loss at Lunch.

However, the home team wriggled out with Chris Woakes getting the breakthrough right at the start of the second session, when Rahul...