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Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

Rohit Sharma completed his 4000 Test runs during the second innings of the fourth Test against England at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday as he came out to bat during the 192-run chase. In the first innings, Rohit could not score much and was dismissed for just two while in the second innings, he is unbeaten at 24*. Rohit has not been able to capitalise on the starts that he has got in the series so far. In the four matches so far he has scored 266 runs at an average of 38 and at a strike rate of 65.35 with one century (131 in Rajkot). In 58 Tests, Rohit has scored 4,003 runs at an average of 44.97, with the best score of 212. He has smashed 11 centuries and 16 fifties in 100 innings. Coming to the match, India ended their day at 40/0, with skipper Rohit Sharma (24*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16*) unbeaten with 152 runs more to win the five-match series.

England 145 all out, setting India target of 192 to win

RANCHI, India : England were all out for 145 in their second innings, setting India a victory target of 192 on day three of the fourth test in Ranchi on Sunday.

"Sab Log Dimaag Lagao": Rohit Sharma's One-Liner During Ranchi Test Leaves Commentators In Splits

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is famous for his one-liners and his quip just before taking a DRS review on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi on Sunday has gone viral. During the 30th over of England's second innings, a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja crashed into Ben Stokes' pads but the umpire was not convinced by the LBW appeal. Jadeja was completely convinced that the ball was hitting the stumps but wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel believed that it was drifting down the leg stump. Rohit was convinced by the discussion and with seconds to go for the review, he urged the players to 'use their brain'.

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin Completes Unique Century, First Indian To Reach Milestone

A modern-day great, Ravichandran Ashwin scaled a new mountain on Friday as India took on England on Day 1 of the 4th Test in Ranchi. The veteran spinner bagged his 100th wicket against England in Tests as he dismissed Jonny Bairstow LBW in the morning session. Ashwin, in the process, became the first Indian to claim 100 scalps against England in the longest format of the game. Ashwin reached the milestone in his 23rd Test against the Englishmen. The overall list is led by the legendary Shane Warne, who bagged a whopping 195 wickets against England in 36 Tests.

Watch: Ball Boy Yawns Watching England Bat vs India, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Wake Up' Message

From debutant pacer Akash Deep's fiery opening spell, to Joe Root's gritty century, the fourth Test between India and England had several talking points from the opening day. Akash Deep, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah in India's playing XI, took three wickets in the morning session, reducing England to 112/5. However, Root led England's recovery, smshing his 31st Test ton after a 113-run partnership with wicketkeeper Ben Foakes. Amid all the excitement and action on Day 1, a ball boys was yawning near the boundary rope.

How Did Jasprit Bumrah Help Akash Deep On Test Debut? India Star's Big Revelation

Debutant speedster Akash Deep revealed that India's star pacer gave him advise to keep the length of his delivery "slightly back", which helped him to script a dream debut in the fourth Test against England. Akash ran riot in the opening session of Day 1 by removing England's top order to put India in a strong position early in the game. The 27-year-old's ability to pick the right line and length played a major role in dismissing England's star batting trio of Zak Crawley (42), Ben Duckett (11) and Ollie Pope (0). "Bumrah Bhai advised me to drag the length back slightly (in international cricket), that's exactly what I did," Akash said after the end of Day 1.

India vs England: After 200, Yashasvi Jaiswal Showcases Leg-Spin Too. Here's Why Anil Kumble Will Be Proud

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma sprung a surprise as he handed the ball to youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final over of Day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi on Friday. Jaiswal has been a revelation with the bat in the five-match series till now with consecutive double tons against the visitors. However, this was the first time that he bowled in the series and a lot of experts as well as fans were taken aback by his leg-spin bowling. The reason behind Rohit's decision is not clearly known but it would have made legendary India spinner Anil Kumble extremely happy.

"He's Our Best Player": England Opener Zak Crawley Showers Praise On Joe Root

Batter Zak Crawley hailed Joe Root and called him England's best player following his record-breaking ton on Day 1 of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Root with his unbeaten 106* brought England back into the game after debutant pacer Akash Deep provided India with a dream start. His knock was a mix of patience and composure as he picked his moments to find the fence and kept the scoreboard ticking. He completed his 31st Test ton and showed a gesture towards the dugout with skipper Ben Stokes showcasing the same gesture towards the 33-year-old.

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Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

England 145 all out, setting India target of 192 to win

"Sab Log Dimaag Lagao": Rohit Sharma's One-Liner During Ranchi Test Leaves Commentators In Splits

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin Completes Unique Century, First Indian To Reach Milestone

Watch: Ball Boy Yawns Watching England Bat vs India, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Wake Up' Message

How Did Jasprit Bumrah Help Akash Deep On Test Debut? India Star's Big Revelation

India vs England: After 200, Yashasvi Jaiswal Showcases Leg-Spin Too. Here's Why Anil Kumble Will Be Proud

"He's Our Best Player": England Opener Zak Crawley Showers Praise On Joe Root