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Akash Deep takes three wickets on debut, India reduce England to 112/5

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India's Akash Deep celebrates the wicket of England's Zak Crawley on the first day of the fourth Test cricket match between India and England

India's Akash Deep celebrates the wicket of England's Zak Crawley on the first day of the fourth Test cricket match between India and England

Ranchi: Fast bowler Akash Deep made a dream debut, scalping three wickets to help India reduce England to 112 for 5 at lunch on the opening day of the fourth Test here on Friday.

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Making his Test debut in place of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been rested, the 27-year-old Akash Deep (3/24) recovered from a no-ball setback to dismiss Ben Duckett (11), Ollie Pope (0) and Zak Crawley (42) and leave England reeling at 57 for 3.

Jonny Bairstow smashed a 35-ball 38 with four boundaries and a six before Ravichandran Ashwin (1/17) trapped him in front.

Skipper Ben stokes (3) then was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja (1/28) plumb LBW as India dominated the morning session.

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Joe Root (16 not out) was at the crease at the break.

India are leading the five-Test series 2-1.

Brief Score: England: 112 for 5 in 24.1 overs (Zak Crawley 42, Jonny Bairstow 38; Akash Deep 3/24).

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