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Goodell and various other NFL executives were asked about the repercussions from the bullying incidents with the Miami Dolphins involving Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. "You never want to see any story that reflects on that we dont have the right workplace environment," Goodell said. "Weve redoubled our efforts to make sure we provide the right environment ... for everybody in the NFL." Blandino added that in an effort to have on-field action in which the players are respectful, there will be a heavy emphasis on reducing taunting. From 2012 to 2013, the number of taunting incidents increased from nine to 34. "Its important having the right culture in place," added Robert Gulliver, the NFLs chief diversity officer. "A culture of respect for the game, for each other, for coaches, officials and fans. Well engage in positive training with the 32 clubs." 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The best of the action from Day 4 in Visakhapatnam It (Cooks dismissal) was a bit of shame but I think if you offered us two down after 60 overs on the afternoon on day four on that pitch, wed have taken that, he said.I think the way the openers played was spectacular, very calm, collected. I really enjoyed the way we went about it this afternoon and weve got a chance to save this game tomorrow.It was a great toss to win a few days ago and the pitch has deteriorated and cracked, but its not doing anything horrific so weve certainly got a chance.(It was) annoying to lose that wicket in the last over but weve got a lot of batting in the team and hopefully someone gets stuck in tomorrow. Nasser Hussain says Cooks downfall makes Englands survival task much harder Broad produced the stand-out bowling performance of the day, taking 4-33 overall, as India collapsed from 98-3 to 204 all out in an extended morning session. Ethan Ampadu Jersey. (It was) an absolutely fantastic day for us, he reflected. Weve actually controlled the day, made India slow down with the bat by taking wickets.There have been many occasions when a team has been two down overnight coming into day five and saved the game, and thats certainly something that well have to have in our mind.Broads efforts with the ball were all the more impressive given he was bowling with a tendon strain in his right foot, an injury that could yet limit his appearances in the remainder of the series. Ben Stokes took two spectacular catches to dismiss Virat Kohli! Its a bit of a problem with the tendon leading into the second toe, which I did in my second over trying to dive for the ball, he said.The way I describe it is like stepping on a plug every time I step on it, so its been a pretty painful Test match to be involved in to be honest.But hopefully with a bit of rest it will clear up quickly and well know more about it once the weekends over.We did have a scan a couple of days ago thats gone back to England. Itll be a case of resting it as much as possible over the next few days and then re-look. India vs England November 21, 2016, 3:45am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Broads participation in the third Test, which starts next Saturday in Mohali, remains a question mark due to the injury, but the veteran seamer is not ready to rule himself out yet.Its too early to say at the moment. I dont like to set too many targets with the body because everyone reacts slightly differently to different injuries, he said.Hopefully the next few days I can get my feet up and rest and maybe not be needed with the bat, that would be lovely, and then see how we go.Watch the fifth and final day of the second Test between India and England live on Sky Sports 2 from 3.45am on Monday morning and across selected mobile devices. Also See: Watch highlights Commentary Scorecard Live cricket on Sky ' ' '