Leeds: Pacer Craig Overton on Friday confirmed that England held all Aces but said playing the first hour on the fourth day would be “massive” when they saw to destroy Indian resistance in the third test here.
The visitors reached 215 for two in their second half in the stump on the third day but still lagging behind 139 Run after conceding 354 walking.
“Ideally, we will get three or four, you only need more couples for bowler.
We are still in a good position in the game at this time,” he said.
“It’s definitely frustrating for us, but we have to make sure we get the initial breakthrough.
Play the first hour will be very big.” Overton said they tried to stay on the basics against Indian Skipper Virat Kohli which seemed to be formed again with the best series 45 no out.
Surviving without fat, Kohli showed a lot of patience and judged the line beautifully, and, along with Cheteshwar Pujara, put up a big battle with an invincible stand to frustrate the British bowler.
“He (Kohli) is one of the characters who like to go.
As a side, we are just trying to make sure we do our business as well as possible, not ignore it but ensure that we hold on to our basics of what we do well as parties, “Overton said about their strategy against Indian captain.
Pujara remained unbeaten at 91 – fifty first series – when India rebounded after being appointed for 78 in their first round to reach 215 for two days.
Asked about the pitch who had subsided big, he said, “We know it will be complicated.
Credit for them they play very well.
You always want to get a few more.
I think we bark better than what is suggested by two Wickets.
But they also played well, that’s what they have the right to do it.
“Previously, Rohit Sharma made 59 good in the second goal partnership managed by 82-run with Pujara as the British bowler worked hard.