India\u2019s lead swelled to 357 runs after reaching 177\/3 in 38 overs of their second innings at lunch on day four, with KL Rahul making 55 and Rishabh Pant hitting a quickfire 41 not out. Pant is also involved in an unbeaten partnership of 51 for the fourth wicket with captain Shubman Gill, who\u2019s held fort with 24 not out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If Pant and Gill stay for an hour and India bat for another two hours, they may even entertain thoughts of 500, instead of 450. It is very important India have a crack at England tonight with the ball and realise that pressure period, of one hour before stumps, when they might be able to pick up two or three wickets. India have to call the shots,\" said Shastri on Sky Sports\u2019 broadcast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lanka captain, said India should be bold in deciding if they are willing to take the risk of going for a win. \"England will go for a chase of 450, 500, so India could be fearful of that. But that also gives you more opportunities to take wickets. Ultimately, the captain and coach have to be aligned that it is okay to risk losing - however remote that is - to be able to win. I would like to see them dangle England a little carrot.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If Pant and Gill stay for an hour and India bat for another two hours, they may even entertain thoughts of 500, instead of 450. It is very important India have a crack at England tonight with the ball and realise that pressure period, of one hour before stumps, when they might be able to pick up two or three wickets. India have to call the shots,\" said Shastri on Sky Sports\u2019 broadcast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sangakkara also had some words of praise of Pant, who\u2019s knock has been rollicking yet chaotic. \"I love watching Pant bat and just love watching him in general. He is full of energy and enthusiasm and lifts the side. You expect the unexpected but you mustn't forget that he is a smart batter. He gets into great positions and knows how to reverse pressure. When you talk about entertaining batting, he is the poster boy.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n