Betfair Moment of the Day: A first for Ben Duckett

Chief correspondent GEORGE DOBELL picks out the start of the England opener's innings on day four of the first Test at Headingley

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When England resume their pursuit of 371 to win the first Test against India at Headingley on day five, Ben Duckett will likely be key to their ambitions.

And he summed up what might be a more measured approach from the hosts by leaving the opening two deliveries of his innings in a Test for the first time.

Chief correspondent George Dobell explains why that display of maturity was his Betfair Moment of the Day.

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