Ben Stokes scored his 14th test century as England ran up a 311-run lead in the fourth test against India on Saturday, with India then losing two wickets in the first over to go to lunch at 1-2. The England captain had a brilliant all-round performance with his 141 coming after he'd taken five wickets in India's first innings at Old Trafford.

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.

Landmarks were ticked off at regular intervals by Joe Root on day three at Old Trafford in his ascent to the summit of the highest Test run-scorers. In the morning session Root passed Rahul Dravid, of India,

Rishabh Pant's retirement through injury slowed India's progress on day one of the fourth test against England, with the tourists closing on 264-4 in their first innings as they look to keep the thrilling five-match series alive.

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.

India's top-six batters need to be more consistent for a potential entry of specialist bowler Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven, bowling coach Morne Morkel has reasoned.

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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.