Stuart Broad launched a late counter-attack with a blazing 64 to help England fight back against India on the first day of the second Test Friday. India was 24 for one at the close after England had been bowled out for 221 after tea with rookie opener Abhinav Mukund out to the first ball of the innings, caught in the gully by Kevin Pietersen off James Anderson. Although India finished with the upper hand, England would feel it had clawed its way back into the game after it was reduced to 124 for eight at tea. Broad's innings came from only 66 balls and he added a crucial 73 with Graeme Swann (28) for the ninth wicket. The Indian pace bowlers shared the wickets evenly as Praveen Kumar claimed three for 45, Ishant Sharma three for 66 and Shanthakumaran Sreesanth three for 77. Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh chipped in with the final wicket when Broad was caught on the mid-wicket boundary. Swann left for an X-ray on his left hand late in the day after the delivery which dismissed him popped dangerously off a full length from Kumar. The X-ray showed no significant damage and the off-spinner is expected to bowl Saturday after another assessment. The day was one big struggle for batsmen as the ball swung consistently in overcast conditions. England, which leads the four-match encounter 1-0 after winning the first Test at Lord's, is seeking a sixth straight series victory.
