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

By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley scored at a rapid rate to steer England to 77-0 at tea on day two of the fourth test at Old Trafford, the hosts trailing India by 281 runs on Thursday.

England opener Zak Crawley has responded to claims from Indian captain Shubman Gill that he deliberately came out late to bat during the Lord’s Test. In a thrilling contest, the hosts eventually prevailed by 22 runs on the final day to seal a 2-1 lead in the series.