India face a mountain to climb on Day 4 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford. With England firmly in control, the visitors risk their first series loss of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

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Joe Root climbed to second on the all-time list of Test run-scorers after hitting a sparkling 38th century on Friday as England hunted a series-clinching win against India.

Joe Root has become the third highest run scorer in test cricket as he helped England reach 332-2, only 26 runs behind India.

Joe Root moved to third in the all-time top run scorer charts to help England close in on India's first innings total on day three of the fourth test at Old Trafford, the hosts 332-2 at lunch on Friday,