Birmingham, Aug 1 (PTI) Opting to bat, England were 163 for three against India at tea on the opening day of the first cricket Test, here today.

Brief Scores:

England 1st Innings: 163 for three in 54 overs (Joe Root 65 not out; Keaton Jennings 42, Jonny Bairstow 27 not out; Mohammed Shami 2/27).

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