Paul Farbrace, the England assistant coach, believes his side deserved their two-wicket “bonus” after seeing the tourists launch a late fightback on day three of the first Test against India. India centurions Murali Vijay (126) and Cheteshwar Pujara (124), the latter on his home ground which is hosting its first-ever Test, looked like they had put their side in control in Rajkot. Our seamers have done a fantastic job in tough conditions. Farbrace claimed that the day’s events, meaning India reached 319 for four in reply to 537, were just reward following an “outstanding” performance from England’s bowlers. “I wouldn’t say…

Source: The Times November 11, 2016 17:02 UTC