Ben Stokes hits century as England take stranglehold on India Test

Ben Stokes pays tribute to his late father Ged after reaching his century at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ben Stokes’ first Test century in two years propelled England towards their highest home total in the Bazball era as India were browbeaten at Emirates Old Trafford.

The England captain had been without a three-figure score since the 2023 Ashes but he turned his overnight 77 into 141 on the fourth morning of the penultimate Test as his side were all out for 669.