4th Test Day 1 Live: Akash Removes Duckett On Debut, ENG 1 Down vs India

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin has taken his first wicket of the day and he dismissed Jonny Bairstow for 38. Ashwin strikes directly onto the thigh of Bairstow but the on-field umpire signals not out. However, Team India opts for a DRS and Jonny Bairstow for declared LBW out. A big disappointment for Bairstow as he misses out on his half-century. 

ENG 109/4 (21.2 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Big over for England

Despite losing wickets, England finally change gears as Jonny Bairstow starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, Bairstow smashes two back-to-back boundaries as the pacer concedes 12 runs. Bairstow, who is struggling to get runs from the past few matches, is aiming for a big show today. 

ENG 89/3 (19 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Root-Bairstow steady

After losing three wickets in a quick succession, the onus lies on the shoulders of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, to take England ahead in the game. The duo is stitching a steady partnership for the visitors and keeping the scoreboard moving. On the other hand, England bowlers are eyeing some more wickets. 

ENG 71/3 (17 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!! What is happening over here? Debutant Akash Deep has taken the control of the game as he gets his third wicket of the day. This time, the dangerous-looking Zak Crawley became his victim and departed for 42. Crawley tries to play a defensive shot but the ball misses the bat and rattles up the stumps. Third wicket gone for England as Akash Deep roars on his debut. 

ENG 57/3 (11.5 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!!! Akash Deep strikes again in the same over and this time, he dismisses Ollie Pope for duck. Akash directly hits onto the pads of Pope but the on-field umpire signals not out for LBW. However, Team India goes for a DRS review and the decision comes in the favour of the hosts and Pope was declared LBW. Second wicket gone in the same over of debutant Akash Deep. 

ENG 47/2 (9.4 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!!! What a moment for Akash Deep as he takes his maiden Test wicket for India and he dismisses Ben Duckett for 11. Akash delivers a perfect line delivery as Duckett tries to play a defensive shot but the ball hits the edge of the bat and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. First wicket gone for England. 

ENG 47/1 (9.2 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: England gain momentum

England have gained the momentum in the game as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett start dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo scores 19 runs, which include a six and three back-to-back boundaries from Crawley. The English batter is currently standing unbeaten at 32 and inching closer towards his half-century.

ENG 37/0 (7 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Disappointment for Akash Deep

Akash Deep was about to script a memorable moment in his Test career but fate had other plans in store. In the previous over, Zak Crawley got completely bamboozled by the stunning pace of Akash as the ball rattled up the off-stump and sent it for a cart-wheel. As the players began to celebrate Akash’s maiden wicket, the umpire signaled no-ball for over-stepping. Heartbreak for the debutant. 

ENG 8/0 (3.5 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Akash Deep off to good start

Akash Deep bowls his first over for Team India. He showcases his variety of swing and troubles the English batters with his magnificent pace. Akash concedes only two runs as India now aim for an early wicket, in order to get an upper hand in the game. 

ENG 2.0 (2 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Terrific start from India

Mohammed Siraj delivers a terrific over as India are off to a dominating start on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England. He bowls a maiden over as England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett aim to get some boundaries and runs in the coming overs. 

ENG 0/0 (1 over)

IND vs ENG Live: We are underway

The fourth Test between India and England begins. For England, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have started the proceedings. The duo aims to form a good partnership from the very beginning, in order to provide England with the some momentum. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj will be bowling the first over for India. India eye some quick wickets in the early stages of the game to get an upper hand over England. 

IND vs ENG Live: England’s Playing XI

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson

IND vs ENG Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

IND vs ENG Live: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

We would have batted first as well. Looks a bit dry and has some cracks, but that’s the nature of the pitch here. The last two games were good for us and we’ll have to play in the same way. Proud of a lot of young guys in the squad, they’ve taken the responsibility and have taken the challenge head-on. They are confident in their skills, moving forward it’s a good thing. One change with Akash Deep making his debut.

IND vs ENG Live: Here’s what Ben Stokes said at the toss

We will bat first. 2-1 down, a bit more important in the context of the series, but every game is important. The first one hour will give us an idea about how the pitch will play, but it was always going to be a bat-first track. My bowling is coming off well, it’s been a long time coming. I’m happy with the way we’ve operated throughout the series and looking forward to more of the same.

IND vs ENG Live: Toss

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat against India in the fourth Test of the five-match series on Friday in Ranchi. 

IND vs ENG Live: Pitch report

“It looks like a dry river bed with a lot of cracks, the ball could explode and turn from certain areas and it could happen very early into the match. The captain winning the toss will opt to bat first. But the turn could be slow and low, some shots could be tough, but this ain’t a rank turner,” opine Deep Dasgupta and Graeme Swann, in their pitch report

IND vs ENG Live: Akash Deep to make debut

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Akash Deep has been handed over his debut cap by Rahul Dravid. He’s the 313th player to play Test cricket for India. A beautiful scene has been captured from Ranchi as we see Akash’s family joyously hugging their son and celebrating his milestone. 

IND vs ENG Live: Here’s what Vikram Rathour said

“I think every Test match is a crucial test match, to be honest. With WTC points, every game is crucial. Even we would love Bumrah to play all the games. But unfortunately that is not very advisable because the kind of workload he has had in the last three games. He has really bowled well and with a lot of heart, a lot of effort,” India batting coach Vikram Rathour said during the pre-match press conference. 

IND vs ENG Live: Why was Bumrah rested?

Reports claimed that Jasprit Bumrah wanted to play all five matches in the series but the team management decided to give him some rest considering the hectic schedule. 

IND vs ENG Live: India aim to seal series

India registered a thumping 434-run victory over England in the third Test and took 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Rohit Sharma and co will now look to deliver a similar performance in the fourth Test and gain an unassailable lead in the series. 

India vs England 4th Test LIVE: Bumrah-Less India Take On England

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 4th Test between India and England from Ranchi. Jasprit Bumrah’s absence could be a concern for the Indian team but the expectations are that the bowler replacing him would step up. Akash Deep seems to be leading the race to join Mohammed Siraj in India’s pace attack today.