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England hope Ben Stokes benefits from a rest and bowls on Sunday

The captain’s fitness is being monitored.

The Independent UK

England pegged back despite Ben Stokes’s brilliance as fourth Test hangs in the balance

After the exhilaration of Ben Stokes’s first Test century in two years, England are pegged back in a frustrating end to the fourth day

The Independent UK

Harry Brook drops the devilry but takes catch before India keep eye on the ball

What was meant to be an ill-tempered fourth Test has turned into a smiley affair in the England outfield

The Guardian - UK

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India hit back after Ben Stokes lifts England’s hopes of wrapping up Test series

The tourists have reason to believe they can see out the final day of the fourth Test and set up a Kia Oval decider next week.

The Independent UK

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul hold up England’s push for fourth-Test victory

The England skipper had been without a three-figure score since the 2023 Ashes.

The Independent UK

The Ben Stokes first that restores England captain among the greats

The 34-year-old has survived a fallow period to re-emerge as brilliant as in his prime

The Independent UK

Joe Root not focused on record chase after latest run landmark

Root is second on the list of all-time Test run-scorers, though Sachin Tendulkar remains over 2,500 runs ahead.

The Independent UK

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England v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Over-by-over report: How our writers captured the action as the vital fourth Test continued at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India

Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.

Al Jazeera

Ollie Pope insists Ben Stokes can contribute fully as all-rounder after cramp

Pope admitted Stokes’ significant workload might be catching up with him, with the 34-year-old having sent down 129 overs.

The Independent UK

The genius behind Joe Root’s seismic batting achievement

The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

The Independent UK

Joe Root hits new milestones as century cements England dominance against India

Joe Root moved up to second in the all-time Test runs list and helped England to a 186-run lead in the fourth Test with three first-innings wickets left

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root goes second on Test run-scorer list as England take charge versus India

Only Sachin Tendulkar’s near-sacred haul of 15,921 runs is in front of Root.

The Independent UK

How Joe Root compares to greats after moving second on list of Test run-scorers

Sachin Tendulkar’s 15,921 runs remains the all-time Test record, with Root now 2,512 behind on 13,409.

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The Guardian - UK

Joe Root’s form and desire take him to No 2 with Sachin Tendulkar’s landmark in sight

Another fine century showed the fire still burns within the former England captain and the world record Test tally is achievable

The Independent UK

Ricky Ponting: ‘Absolutely no reason’ why Joe Root can’t be top Test run-scorer

Reaching 120 took Root past Ponting’s haul of 13,378 runs.

The Independent UK

England’s Joe Root up to second on all-time Test run-scorers list after century

Only the near-sacred haul of 15,921 runs made by India’s celebrated Sachin Tendulkar remains for Root.

Evening Standard

Joe Root goes second on Test run-scorer list as England take charge of fourth India Test

Root is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar in the run-scoring charts

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The Independent UK

Joe Root climbs all-time Test ranks on perfect morning for England

The former captain took lunch on 63 as he became the third-highest run-scorer in Test history.

The Independent UK

England’s Joe Root goes third on all-time Test run-scorers’ list

Root is now only behind Australia’s Ricky Ponting and India’s Sachin Tendulkar.

The Independent UK

Root’s run chase and seamers doubling up – Old Trafford talking points

Liam Dawson adds all-round depth for England but the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy is unable to do likewise for India.

The Independent UK

England ready to ‘get stuck in’ again after Lord’s clashes – Harry Brook

The third Test against India was marked by a series of flashpoints as the hosts dramatically took a 2-1 series lead.

AAP

Aussie bowlers command Test rankings after Windies rout

Five Australian bowlers feature in the world's top 10 in the ICC Test rankings following their destruction of West Indies in the Caribbean.

The Independent UK

That’s how he’s built – Joe Root hails unstoppable Ben Stokes after Lord’s feats

The England captain pushed his body through a remarkable workload in the third Test.

The Independent UK

England hoping to give fans more to shout about on final day, says Trescothick

Joe Root whipped the majority of the Lord’s crowd into a frenzy as India finished on 58 for four.

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