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England tighten grip on third Test against India

England open up a 319-run lead over India at lunch on day four of the third Test against India in Southampton.

England have tightened their grip on the third Test against India at lunch on day four in Southampton.

The tourists were bowled out for 330 early in the morning session, but England captain Alastair Cook opted against enforcing the follow-on.

Instead, the home side went back in to bat and opened up a 319-run lead thanks to a score of 80-2 at the break.

It was James Anderson who cleaned up the India tail at the start of play, dismissing MS Dhoni (50) and Mohammed Shami (5).

England lost an early wicket in the form of Sam Robson (13) when they returned to the crease before Gary Ballance (38) was sent back to the pavilion in the final over.

Cook (29 not out) and Ian Bell will resume out in the middle when play gets back underway.

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India batsman Murali Vijay is bowled by England bowler Stuart Broad during day three of the 3rd Investec Test between England and India at Ageas Bowl on July 29, 2014
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