England v India: Stokes’ 141 leads hosts to huge lead on day four – live updates

Live updates from Old TraffordRead The Spin, our weekly newsletter136th over: England 545-7 (Stokes 78, Dawson 21) A run-out referral in the first over of the day. Stokes, who struggled with cramp last night, tested his body by taking a quick single to mid-on off Bumrah. A smart underarm throw from Kamboj hit the stumps and the umpires sent it upstairs. Umpire Siraj raised his finger to give Stokes out, but the replays showed he was home, just about, before the bails were broken.“We’re very fortunate,” says Gary Naylor, “to be watching England’s greatest captain and England’s greatest senior pro in the same team.” Continue reading...

England v India: Stokes’ 141 leads hosts to huge lead on day four – live updates
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136th over: England 545-7 (Stokes 78, Dawson 21) A run-out referral in the first over of the day. Stokes, who struggled with cramp last night, tested his body by taking a quick single to mid-on off Bumrah. A smart underarm throw from Kamboj hit the stumps and the umpires sent it upstairs. Umpire Siraj raised his finger to give Stokes out, but the replays showed he was home, just about, before the bails were broken.

“We’re very fortunate,” says Gary Naylor, “to be watching England’s greatest captain and England’s greatest senior pro in the same team.”

Continue reading...