IND vs ENG 4th Test: Joe Root climbed to second place on the list of all-time leading run-scorers in Test cricket, surpassing legends like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting. His milestone came during a commanding performance by England on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester.
By stumps, England had posted a formidable 544/7 in 135 overs, establishing a strong 186-run lead over India's first-innings total of 358. Root was the star of the day, crafting a majestic 150 that saw him break several records.

He now holds the record for the most Test centuries at home against a single opposition, overtaking Don Bradman, and also surpassed Steve Smith for the most hundreds in Tests against India.
Captain Ben Stokes added to the onslaught with a gritty half-century. Although he had to retire hurt due to cramps, he later returned to the crease and remained unbeaten as the day concluded.
As Day 4 beckons, India will need three wickets to send England back to the dressing room. Currently batting is Ben Stokes and Liam Dawson, they'll be eager to put up a good partnership on the board and try to take the lead past the 300-run mark to put more pressure on the Indians.
Play on Day 4 is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, corresponding to 11:00 AM local time in Manchester. The day's proceedings are expected to go on until 10:30 PM IST, which is 6:00 PM in the UK.
| Session | UK Time | IST Time |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM |
| Session 2 | 1:40 PM - 3:40 PM | 6:10 PM - 8:10 PM |
| Tea Break | 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | 8:10 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Session 3 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Half-Hour Extension | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM |