England took control of the third test against India at the Rose Bowl, reducing India to 323-8 at the end of day three in reply to England's first innings total of 569-7 declared. Rahane top scored for India with 54 but was dismissed shortly after tea. Dhoni is unbeaten on 50 alongside Shami on 4 not out to give India some resistance. Earlier, Broad dismissed Pujara and Vijay in the opening session to weaken India's position as England started strongly on day three.