Oval Test nicely poised as India finish second day 56 runs behind England

There were no demons in the pitch and no gods came to the rescue of India’s bowlers at the Oval on Friday. Except, perhaps, just once. Minutes before tea, just before the second ball of the 68th over, with Ollie Pope (81 off 159 balls; 6x4) and Moeen Ali (35 off 71) having set up camp in the middle and England’s lead threatening to balloon, Virat Kohli interrupted proceedings and called bowler Ravindra Jadeja over for a lengthy exchange.

from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2YqB5h4