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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.
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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.
The veteran Hampshire left-arm spinner makes his first Test appearance in eight years as England seek a win in the fourth Test at Old Trafford that would give them an unassailable 3-1 lead and earn them the most important series victory in the three years under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
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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.
On Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England, rain is highly likely to play a spoilsport. According to Manchester Meteorological Department,, the city is expected to get rainfall till 1 PM (5:30 PM IST). So, as per this, the first session of the match is likely to get washed out.
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?