Gill hits back with gritty fifty as India reach 86/2 at Tea
Manchester, July 26 -- England captain Ben Stokes smashed a masterful 141 to steer his team to a mammoth 669 before India responded with a spirited fightback led by Shubman Gill, who struck a resilient half-century under intense pressure on Day 4 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Resuming on 544/7, England added 125 more runs before being bowled out in 157.1 overs. Stokes, resuming on his overnight score, brought up his 14th Test hundred with a stylish leg glance, dedicating the milestone to his late father with a helmet-off tribute. His 198-ball knock featured 11 fours and 3 sixes and showcased a blend of aggression and composure, including towering sixes, precise reverse sweeps, and back-foot drives.
Brydon Carse chipped in with a blazi...
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