Manchester, July 23 -- Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided India with a resolute and confident start after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth Test of the ongoing series at the Emirates Old Trafford today.
At lunch on Day 1, India had reached 78 without loss, frustrating the English pace quartet on a pitch expected to offer early assistance.
Jaiswal and Rahul batted through the entire first session, absorbing pressure and occasionally unleashing some brilliant strokeplay to set the tone for India's innings. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 36 off 74 deliveries, while Rahul held steady at 40 from 82 balls. The duo added 78 runs in 26 overs, blunting the new ball under overcast skies with ...