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Jos Buttler becomes 8th England wicketkeeper to score half-century on Test debut

Bell was out immediately after Buttler scored his fifty.

Jos Buttler scored quickly after a nervy start © Getty Images
Jos Buttler scored quickly after a nervy start © Getty Images

Jul 28, 2014

Jos Buttler scored a fifty on Test debut in the third Test between India and England at Southampton, thereby becoming only the eighth English wicketkeeper-batsman to reach the landmark on Test debut. After a fidgety start, Buttler overcame his nerves to compile an aggressive half-century. The innings came at a time when England were struggling to score quickly.

Earlier, Ian Bell helped England to 452 for five, as he scored his 21st Test hundred and fourth against India. He brought up his ton with a six and followed it up with a couple of fours and another six off the next three balls to accelerate an otherwise slow day for England.

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