4th Test: Root surpasses Ponting to inch closer to Tendulkar’s record tally
In a landmark innings at Old Trafford, Joe Root etched his name deeper into cricketing history, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
In a landmark innings at Old Trafford, Joe Root etched his name deeper into cricketing history, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
The 39-year old, linked with a number of clubs in recent times including Liverpool before they signed Arne Slot, confirmed United’s interest and claimed he was still undecided on the move.
The last time Manchester United played at Old Trafford was on 23rd August against Liverpool, which the host won 2-1.
Ten Hag elected to drop Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire following successive losses to begin the campaign, a decision that was rewarded by a much-improved display, reports DPA.
We'll move on to the next test match, and go out there and try to win," the all-rounder added.
For India, each bowler contributed with a wicket each. However, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah were the star performers as they made the Kiwi batsmen work hard for their runs. Jadeja conceded only 34 runs in his 10 over spell dismissing Henry Nicholls.
Earlier, ICC CEO Dave Richardson had said that it was a conscious effort to not let the batsmen run away with the games and let the bowlers have a go and balance things out.
The match can only go on to decide where and who will Australia play in their semi-final. Another win for the Aussies (or India's defeat against Sri Lanka) will mean they stay in Manchester and play New Zealand. The opposite results would mean Australia will take on England in Edgbaston.
In Match No. 24 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, England is taking on Afghanistan at Old Trafford in Manchester. England captain Eoin Morgan has won the toss and elected to bat first.
At one point, England would have feared such a team - who have nothing to lose from here, whose batsmen bat without worry of the world and who have arguably the most varied spin attack in the world. But this England team is different.
