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India vs England, 4th Test: Joe Root's Ton Gives Upper Hand To England On Day 1

England recovered from a morning session collapse to post 302 for 7 on day one of the fourth Test against India, with Joe Root scoring an unbeaten century in Ranchi on Friday. On a day when debutant pacer Akash Deep tormented the visitors by dismissing both the openers -- Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett -- in the morning and returned figures of 3/70 to make a dream debut, former England skipper Root stood firm scoring an unbeaten 106 off 226 balls to halt the charge of the home team bowlers.

India vs England, 4th Test: Akash Deep Touches Mother's Feet Before Debut, Rattles Top-Order

It was an emotional day for Bengal pacer Akash Deep and his family as the player made his India Test debut during the ongoing 4th Test against England in Ranchi. Hailing from Sasaram, Bihar, Akash Deep received his maiden Test cap from India head coach Rahul Dravid, who summed his journey so far with a fiery speech ahead of toss on Day 1. To witness his lifelong moment getting fulfiled, Akash Deep's family, including his mother was present at the JSCA International Stadium on Friday.

"I Am Not Sure": India Coach Provides Major Injury Update On KL Rahul

Indian cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour said that batter KL Rahul is not fit at the moment but he was unsure about his exact condition and added that the medical team will be able to advise on his availability in the future. Rahul played the first Test in the five-match series but was ruled out of the next two games due to his quadriceps injury. There were reports that he may make a return for the fourth match in Ranchi starting Friday but the BCCI said that he was not fit. Rathour was asked about his situation in the pre-match press conference on Thursday and the India coach had a clear answer.

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Likely To Be Axed From BCCI Central Contracts: Report

Away from international duty, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan continue to keep their distance from the Ranji Trophy for different reasons. While Kishan has reportedly been 'working on his technique' ahead of the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Iyer is said to struggling with a minor back spasm problem. But, it seems like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) top brass isn't entirely happy with Kishan and Iyer, and is likely to leave out the duo from the new central contracts list.

"Aaj Tu Race Har Gaya Na": Shoaib Akhtar Quips Harbhajan Singh. This Is His Reply

Growing up as cricket fans in the subcontinent, we've all come across tales of the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan. From the days of Sunil Gavaskar and Javed Miandad to the iconic duels of batting great Sachin Tendulkar and express pacer Shoaib Akhtar, both teams have had some epic matchups over the years. However, the former players from both camps have also spoken about their bonds with each other off the field. Akhtar has often narrated tales of his bromance with several Indian players, including spinner Harbhajan Singh.

"Chepauk No Longer Fortress" For MS Dhoni And Co.: Ex-CSK Star's Bold Claim As IPL 2024 Schedule Gets Announced

With defending champions Chennai Super Kings slated to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL season-opener this year, former batter Abhinav Mukund feels Chepauk is 'no longer a fortress' for the five-time winners. Mukund, who played for Chennai Super Kings between 2008-2012, said on Thursday that RCB can fancy their chances but backed CSK to prevail. "CSK versus RCB has been a great rivalry over the years. RCB have come incredibly close to winning at Chepauk but couldn't cross the line. A couple of these moments will be etched in fans' hearts," Mukund said.

Women's Premier League 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch For Free

The second edition of the Women's Premier League 2024 will kick-start from Friday with the first match being played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The first match will be played between the defending champions Mumbai Indians and first runners-up Delhi Capitals. Before the match, an opening ceremony will be held to beginning the second edition on a blockbuster note. In the ceremony, superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be performing at the event. Not only SRK but Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff will also perform at the opening ceremony.

"India Misses Mahi Bhai": Shubman Gill's Big Tribute To 'Thala' In Ranchi

The Indian cricket team will take on England in the fourth Test in the five-match series in Ranchi starting Friday and any match at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium comes with a special focus on local boy MS Dhoni. The former India skipper has visited the team's dressing room many times after his retirement whenever they play at the venue and young batter Shubman Gill was asked about Dhoni ahead of the match. Gill paid a massive tribute to the veteran star as he said that whether in Ranchi or anywhere else, the team always misses Mahi bhai (Dhoni's nickname).

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India vs England, 4th Test: Joe Root's Ton Gives Upper Hand To England On Day 1

India vs England, 4th Test: Akash Deep Touches Mother's Feet Before Debut, Rattles Top-Order

"I Am Not Sure": India Coach Provides Major Injury Update On KL Rahul

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Likely To Be Axed From BCCI Central Contracts: Report

"Aaj Tu Race Har Gaya Na": Shoaib Akhtar Quips Harbhajan Singh. This Is His Reply

"Chepauk No Longer Fortress" For MS Dhoni And Co.: Ex-CSK Star's Bold Claim As IPL 2024 Schedule Gets Announced

Women's Premier League 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch For Free

"India Misses Mahi Bhai": Shubman Gill's Big Tribute To 'Thala' In Ranchi