England can still win – Strauss
England batsman Andrew Strauss insisted his team were still in the match after India closed day one of the final Test in a commanding position at 316-4.
England will suffer their first home series loss since 2001 if they do not conjure up a victory at The Oval.
But Strauss believes his team can get back on top on Friday, when the pressure will be on to take wickets. Read more
Courtesy:news.bbc.co.uk
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