India had a tough day at the office on Wednesday as Virat Kohli was bowled out for 78 in the third Test at Headingley after winning the toss and electing to bat. England openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed then added to India's agony as they scored an unbeaten 100-plus to end the first day with a 42-run lead. During England's innings, Mohammed Siraj replied to a section of English fans while fielding in the deep with a '1-0' gesture. After the day's play, a clip went viral on social media in which the India pacer can be seen pointing '1-0' after picking up a little stick from the crowd.
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A ball was also bowled at Siraj in the final session of the first day on Wednesday.
India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant said during the press conference later in the day that fans had thrown a ball towards Siraj.
"I think someone (from the crowd) threw the ball at Siraj, so he (Kohli) was upset," news agency PTI quoted Pant as saying.
Nothing went in India's favor after the toss on the first day as the batsmen fell down like nine pins.
The decision to bat immediately backfired as Anderson dismantled the top order by dismissing KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli, leaving the visiting team at 21 for three.
Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit tried to stabilize the ship, but Rahane collapsed at lunchtime.
Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton and Sam Curran then blew up the middle and lower order to bowl India out for 78.
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With the bat, Hameed and Burns started cautiously and played an unbeaten knock of 120 runs.
Both the England openers scored unbeaten half-centuries to put the hosts in a good position at the stumps.