Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 11:10am on 25 Jul 2025,Friday Sports
England seized control on Day 2 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford, reaching 225/2 in response to India’s 358. Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) forged a dominant 166-run opening stand, dismantling India’s bowling attack. Debutant Anshul Kamboj and Ravindra Jadeja claimed one wicket each. Rishabh Pant’s courageous 54, scored with a fractured foot, was a highlight of India’s innings. England captain Ben Stokes led with a five-wicket haul, his first in eight years. Joe Root and Ollie Pope remain unbeaten, poised to push for a lead. India’s bowlers must strike early on Day 3 to prevent England from running away with the match and potentially the series. (PC: The Times Of India)
