The England skipper still believes that his side can still come out on top if the bowlers manage to take early wickets.
Ollie Robinson was suspended for offensive racist tweets, termed the phase "toughest in his life as he had doubts" about his England future.
KL Rahul's 84 on Test comeback and Ravindra Jadeja's fifty helped India to a crucial 95-run first innings lead.
England fast-bowler James Anderson's dismissal of KL Rahul took him past Anil Kumble's 619 wickets in Test cricket.
James Anderson achieved the feat during the third day of the opening Test match between England and India.
James Anderson has accounted for a total of 619 Test wickets in his career so far and it goes without saying that he will eventually break Anil Kumble's record.
England were bowled out for 183 on Day 1 of the opening Test against India, having lost their last 7 wickets for 45 runs.
Joe Root went past Alastair Cook's tally to reach the milestone during England's first innings on Day 1 of the first Test against India in Nottingham.
With India preparing to face England in the first Test of the five-match series, skipper Virat Kohli is confident in his team's preparation.
Mayank Agarwal was hit on the helmet while batting during India’s nets session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday.