India close in on series victory against England after spinners wreak havoc in Ranchi
India are closing in on a fourth Test and series victory over England after the home side's spinners wreaked havoc on Day 4 in Ranchi.
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Shoaib Bashir is England's hero as India stumble in Ranchi Test
England continued to enjoy a remarkable turnaround in the fourth Test against India, reaping the benefits of sticking to the basics as they closed in on a huge first innings lead on a deteriorating pitch on Saturday.
Joe Root answers critics with century as England fight back in Ranchi
Joe Root struck an unbeaten 106 to lead England's recovery after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three early wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday.
Ranchi pitch forces England to reconsider plans for fourth Test against India
The fourth Test between India and England, which begins in the eastern city of Ranchi on Friday, is posing unique challenges for both teams with anticipation of quick and early turn for spinners.
Boost for England with Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for fourth Test
India fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested for the fourth Test in Ranchi, which will be welcome news for England still recovering from the record defeat in the third Test.
Ben Stokes reopens DRS debate by asking for removal of umpire's call
England captain Ben Stokes has suggested a change to the Decision Review System (DRS) is required.
Ben Stokes remains defiant as England collapse to record defeat in Rajkot Test
England captain Ben Stokes insisted that his team's aggressive tactics will not be abandoned any time soon even through they crashed to a 434-run defeat in the third Test on Sunday, handing India a 2-1 series lead.
Ashwin-less India turn up the heat on England in third Test
Losing your premier bowler and crucial lower order batsman in the middle of a Test is never good news. That it happened at exactly the mid point of the five-Test series - third day of the third Test - put India in trouble.