NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes injected intrigue into discussions surrounding the Ranchi pitch ahead of the fourth Test against India, expressing astonishment at the unique characteristics of the playing surface.
With India leading the five-match series 2-1, anticipation for the penultimate Test heightened, yet much of the pre-match chatter has revolved around the nature of the pitch, particularly the "platey cracks" described by England batter Ollie Pope.
