England cricketer Joe Root surpassed Ricky Ponting to create history on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester on Friday.

India posted 358 in their first innings, with Ben Stokes claiming a five-wicket haul. England's openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, then provided a solid start, frustrating the Indian bowlers. India handed a debut to Anshul Kamboj,

Ricky Ponting criticized India's bowling tactics on day two of the fourth Test against England, particularly the decision to give debutant Anshul Kamboj the new ball over Mohammed Siraj. He also questioned Jasprit Bumrah's end selection,

Ricky Ponting was heavily critical of Shubman Gill's captaincy on Day 2 of the Manchester Test. The former Australian skipper reckons that Gill has gotten it wrong tactically giving England a quick start in the first innings.