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England might be favourites had they taken their chances on a chaotic day of 15 wickets but India remain pumped-up and desperate to salvage a series draw, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

England might be favourites had they taken their chances on a chaotic day of 15 wickets but India remain pumped-up and desperate to salvage a series draw, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: Only two days into this fifth and final Test, England are facing a gloves-off battle against a pumped-up Indian team desperate for what they regard as the just deserts.

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