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Shubman Gill and KL Rahul both hit half centuries to keep India steady at Stumps on the fourth day of the fourth Test at Manchester.
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ESPN Cricinfo on MSNSuperman Stokes puts England in command but Rahul, Gill keep India in the fightIndia were 0 for 2 after England piled on 669, but Rahul and Gill batted out two sessions to give India hope for survival
A superb 174-run partnership between India captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul frustrated a previously dominant England on day four of the fourth test, narrowing the hosts lead to 137 runs.
Stokes suffered from cramp on day three and had to briefly exit the match while batting on Friday to receive treatment before going back out to the crease
India's tour of England consists of five Test matches: The great news for fans is that it's possible to live stream every Test match without spending anything. England vs. India (Test 4) is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.
Ben Stokes did not bowl a ball on day four of the fourth Test against India, so is that something to be concerned about or is he just preserving himself for a big effort on Sunday? And what role will Rishabh Pant play?
Chris Woakes took two wickets in two balls in the first over to leave India reeling on day four of the fourth test, the touring side slumping to 1-2 in their second innings at lunch on Saturday after England had racked up 669.
The India-England 4th Test is nicely poised, with a draw very much possible. But an early wicket on Day 5 could put India in trouble. The Indian fans are looking up to the heavens for rain, as it could be India's great friend in Manchester.
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