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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.

Joe Root Becomes First England Player To Score 19,000 International Runs

Experienced batter Joe Root became England's most successful batter after he became the first batter from his nation to go past the 19,000-run mark following his unbeaten ton against India on Day 1 of the fourth Test. Root tapped into his prime form to pull England back into the game after debutant pacer Akash Deep provided India with a dream start. Along with Ben Foakes, he stitched up a 114-run partnership and ensured that England went wicketless in the second session for the first time in the series. With an exquisite drive, he found the boundary line to raise his bat for his 31st Test ton.

Watch: Akash Deep Rattles England's Top-Order With Three Wickets On Debut

Debutant fast bowler Akash Deep got off to a flying start in the Indian Test team, scalping three wickets to help Rohit Sharma's men reduce England to 112 for 5 at lunch on the opening day of the fourth Test on Friday. Akash seemed to have gotten his first wicket in the form of Zak Crawley when he sent the England opener's stumps cartwheeling but the delivery turned out to be a no-ball. Unperturbed by the incident, Akash then re-focused himself and bagged three wickets to mark a memorable debut in the whites for the Indian team.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes At Cameraperson During DRS Review. This Is The Reason

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was visibly upset with the cameraperson as the giant screen kept showing him during a DRS review on Day 1 of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi on Friday. The incident happened when Rohit asked for a DRS review after Ravindra Jadeja struck batter Ben Foakes on his pads but the umpire judged it not-out. While the review was underway, the giant screen kept showing Rohit before the India skipper made his irritation clear and asked the camera operator to show the replay instead. The video of the entire incident has gone viral on social media.

Sunil Gavaskar's Fiery On-Air "Umpire's Call" Rant Amid Ben Stokes-DRS Row

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that Test matches would finish in two-and-half days if the umpire's call is scrapped off. Gavaskar's comments came after England captain Ben Stokes, following the 434-run defeat in the third Test, had called to get rid off the umpire's call. The all-rounder expressed his frustration with the LBW of Zak Crawley in the second innings of the 3rd Test in Rajkot, calling for more consistency in terms of decision making with the umpire's call.

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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

Joe Root Becomes First England Player To Score 19,000 International Runs

Watch: Akash Deep Rattles England's Top-Order With Three Wickets On Debut

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes At Cameraperson During DRS Review. This Is The Reason

Sunil Gavaskar's Fiery On-Air "Umpire's Call" Rant Amid Ben Stokes-DRS Row