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ESPN Cricinfo on MSNSuperman Stokes puts England in command but Rahul, Gill keep India in the fight
India were 0 for 2 after England piled on 669, but Rahul and Gill batted out two sessions to give India hope for survival
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.
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.
An average coaching team and a naive captain can be a recipe for disaster, and this is exactly what has happened, as India are going down tamely at Old Trafford to concede the five-match Test series to England.
In 2009, MS Dhoni's Team India had a torrid time with injuries and fitness concerns in England as they stepped up to defend their T20 World Cup title in the second edition of the tournament.
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.
Following a gripping day four of the Manchester Test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed KL Rahul and Shubman Gill for their unbeaten 174-run partnership.
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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.