Cook and KP resist spinners, rescue England: 2nd Test, Day 2 (Mumbai)

After dismissing India for 327 in the first innings, England moved to the safety of 178 for two.

Skipper Alastair Cook delivered another gritty batting display while Kevin Pietersen returned to form as they put on 110 runs. Earlier, spin duo Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann ran through the Indian batting line-up in which Cheteshwar Pujara (135) stood out.

England 178 for 2 (Cook 87*, Pietersen 62*) trail India 327 (Pujara 135, Panesar 5-129) by 149 runs. 2nd Test, Day 2 (Mumbai),

Nov 2012