India, July 13 -- When KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant came to bat on Day 3, India were 242 runs behind England's first innings total. But the duo came to the visiting side's rescue with a 141-run stand, which cut the deficit to 140. But then Lady Luck had other plans, and then in the last over before the interval, Pant was run out for 74 while attempting to put Rahul back on strike, who was looking to complete his ton.

Speaking to reporters after the final session, Rahul accepted part of the blame for Pant's dismissal, revealing that he was looking to get his hundred before lunch.

Rahul revealed, "There was a conversation a couple of overs before that. I told him that I will get my hundred if possible before lunch. And with Bashir bowling that ...