On opening day of the third cricket test against India at Southampton, England were 56 for one in their first innings, a short while ago. Earlier, the hosts won the toss and chose to bat. Speedster Ishant Sharma, who helped India win the second Test at Lord's with career best figures of seven for 74, was ruled out of the match owing to an ankle injury. Pankaj Singh replaced him. Rohit Sharma was also drafted into the side in place of Stuart Binny. India lead the five-match series One-Nil. The first Test at Nottingham had ended in a draw.