July 13, 2014 2:20 PM

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First cricket test between England, India heads for draw

England pair Joe Root and James Anderson broke the all-time test record for a 10th-wicket partnership but the first cricket test against India at Trent Bridge looks like ending in a draw. The home team took an unlikely 39-run lead on first innings after Root and Anderson combined for a remarkable stand of 198, beating the previous test best by 35, to lead their side to a total of 496.England then grabbed two late wickets to reduce India to 167 for three at the close of play last night. Murali Vijay (52) and Cheteshwar Pujara (55) both fell in the last hour to leave the visitors 128 runs ahead.Part-time spinner Moeen Ali claimed two wickets and paceman Liam Plunkett one. Virat Kohli (eight) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) were the not-out batsmen when stumps were drawn.

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