TNI Bureau: After a good start in the third test match against England at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Virender Sehwag tried to take a third run, which was not available and perished at 23. India were 74/1 when reports last received.

Earlier, India won the toss for the third time in a row and decided to bat first. Sehwag and Gambhir added 47 runs for the first wicket in just 10.1 overs. Sehwag was run out. Gambhir is batting on 37. Pujara is on 14.

Ishant Sharma has made a comeback in this test match, while England’s pace attack has been bolstered with the return of Steven Finn.