On Day 3 of the gripping first Test between India and England at Headingley, the momentum briefly shifted towards the hosts as Harry Brook and Jamie Smith stitched together a promising partnership. Brook, the world’s No. 2 ranked Test batter, brought up a rapid half-century, capitalising on a crucial reprieve. He was dropped on 46 by none other than India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant—a rare lapse behind the stumps that could have proven costly.

Brook made the most of his second life, dispatching the bowlers with authority and disrupting India’s rhythm. At the other end, Jamie Smith looked increasingly confident, complementing Brook with a mix of watchful defence and timely aggression. As the partnership flourished, India found themselves desperate for a breakthrough to regain control of the game.

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It finally came in the 80th over, thanks to Prasidh Krishna. After being hit for a six on the very first ball of the over, the lanky seamer responded with a short-pitched delivery outside the off stump. Jamie Smith, chasing his maiden Test half-century, took the bait and went for the pull. But the timing wasn’t right—he miscued it high toward the deep square-leg boundary.

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What followed was a moment of brilliance in the field. Ravindra Jadeja, patrolling the deep, sprinted to his left, and just as the ball seemed destined to fall between two fielders, Sai Sudharsan timed his run to perfection and completed a stunning catch while maintaining balance near the ropes. It was a joint effort that lifted India’s spirits and halted England’s charge.

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Jamie Smith departed for a well-played 48, and with that, India clawed their way back into the contest. The dismissal was a crucial one, breaking a threatening stand and shifting momentum just when England looked to take the game away.