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ESPN Cricinfo on MSNSuperman Stokes puts England in command but Rahul, Gill keep India in the fightIndia were 0 for 2 after England piled on 669, but Rahul and Gill batted out two sessions to give India hope for survival
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Ben Stokes has scored his 14th test century as England ran up a 311-run lead in the fourth test against India.
Shubman Gill and KL Rahul both hit half centuries to keep India steady at Stumps on the fourth day of the fourth Test at Manchester.
A superb 174-run partnership between India captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul frustrated a previously dominant England on day four of the fourth test, narrowing the hosts lead to 137 runs.
India's tour of England consists of five Test matches: The great news for fans is that it's possible to live stream every Test match without spending anything. England vs. India (Test 4) is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.
The England tour was supposed to be Nair's redemption series. The 33-year-old had donned the Indian jersey after eight years, having earned a call-up after his record domestic season. However, his redemption tune fell flat, with Nair managing only 133 runs in six innings, with a single half-century score.
Chris Woakes took two wickets in two balls in the first over to leave India reeling on day four of the fourth test, the touring side slumping to 1-2 in their second innings at lunch on Saturday after England had racked up 669.
Ben Stokes did not bowl a ball on day four of the fourth Test against India, so is that something to be concerned about or is he just preserving himself for a big effort on Sunday? And what role will Rishabh Pant play?
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Steve Smith has warned England batters about the tough challenge awaiting them in the upcoming Ashes 2025 in Australia, saying flat pitches at home won’t prepare them for tricky Aussie conditions.