Former Australia captain and batting great Ian Chappell has come down hard on the England Test skipper Ben Stokes for the strategy lapse in his captaincy during the fourth Test in Ranchi that led to India winning the match and taking the series home.

IND v ENG: Strategy lapse led to series loss – Ian Chappell comes down hard on Ben Stokes

India beat England by five wickets on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Monday (Feb 26). Chasing 192, India were 84 for no loss before being reduced to 120-5.

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Dhruv Jurel (39*) and Shubman Gill (52*) stitched an unbroken 72-run sixth-wicket stand to help India chase 192 on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test versus England, at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Monday (Feb 26).

Jurel, Gill and spinners help India beat England in 4th Test in Ranchi as hosts clinch five-match series

India beat England by five wickets on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Monday (Feb 26). Chasing 192, India started the day at 40 for no loss but were reduced to 120 for 5 before Shubman Gill's 52* and Dhruv Jurel (39 not out) ensured no further hiccups to take hosts past the finish line.

IND vs ENG: India captain Rohit Sharma underlines importance of home series win after Ranchi Test

It isn't easy for a batter in Test cricket. It is the only format where bowlers have more say, hence, batting at any position comes with its own set of challenges.

IND vs ENG: Dhruv Jurel's 90 - a delightful saga on raising the tail against the odds

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is upset with a few DRS calls made during the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi that ended with the home team being victorious by five wickets, winning the five-match series 3-1.

IND vs ENG: Michael Vaughan wants cameras on DRS operators for ‘transparency’

India captain Rohit Sharma is keen on picking those players for the Test team who are willing to grind in all conditions, challenging themselves to succeed in cricket's toughest format than those who don’t have that burning desire to play Tests in the first place.

IND v ENG: There’s no point in playing those who are not hungry to succeed in Tests, says Rohit Sharma

India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel said he and Shubman Gill approached the 192-run chase in set of 10 runs each against England on day 4 (Feb 26) to win the match in Ranchi.

IND vs ENG: Dhruv Jurel reveals APPROACH behind his Test-winning partnership with Shubman Gill in Ranchi

Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has struggled to showcase his magic during the ongoing England series, while his partner Kuldeep Yadav has been a positive for the hosts, cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik said.

IND vs ENG - Kuldeep’s form a plus for India but Ravi Ashwin has struggled: Dinesh Karthik

When playing in Ranchi, one is bound to draw comparisons with the city’s own and country’s greatest captain, MS Dhoni, and keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel was not spared.

IND v ENG - His game awareness is like MS Dhoni: Sunil Gavaskar lauds Dhruv Jurel for gritty 90 in Ranchi

Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cannot stop creating records. During the ongoing fourth Test against England in Ranchi, Ashwin surpassed veteran Anil Kumble on an elite list of Indian players with the most wickets on home soil.

Ranchi Test: Ravi Ashwin surpasses Anil Kumble on elite list with dual strike in second innings

England are in total control of the ongoing fourth Test match against India after an all-round show with both bat and ball on Day 2 of the Ranchi Test. The visitors, currently trailing 1-2 in the Test series scored 353 runs in their first innings with former skipper Joe Root scoring an unbeaten 122.

IND vs ENG: Joe Root reveals ‘success mantra’ after England’s strong batting show in Ranchi Test

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has continued his superb run in the ongoing five-match Test series against England after smashing another fifty on Saturday (Feb 24). Jaiswal, the leading run scorer in the series in his impressive innings of 73 runs shattered Virender Sehwag’s record for sixes by an Indian in a calendar year.

IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal continues impressive run, shatters THIS Virender Sehwag record in Ranchi Test

Former England captain Alastair Cook lauded emotionless Joe Root for completing his 31st Test hundred and bailing England out of trouble after a jittery start. Cook said Root played like Root, showing composure when required instead of playing an ultra-attacking brand of cricket.

Ranchi Test: Alastair Cook lauds ‘emotionless Root’ for record hundred, says good to see him score runs

England ended Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test, in Ranchi, with Joe Root scoring a century. The visitors riding on Root's unbeaten 106 recovered from 112-5 to reach 302-7 at stumps on Friday (Feb 23).

IND vs ENG: England opener Zak Crawley all praise for debutant pacer Akash Deep after Day 1 of Ranchi Test

Debutant Akash Deep impressed one and all with his opening spell on day one of the fourth Test in Ranchi, picking three wickets, all before lunch. Reflecting on his clinical outing that had put India in the driver’s seat inside the first session, Akash Deep told WION about his chat with Captain Rohit Sharma and coaches before they presented him with the Test cap.

IND v ENG: Akash Deep reflects on India debut, reveals chat with Rohit, coaches before toss

R Ashwin continues to add feather to his illustrious cap. During Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, the ace spinner became the first from the country to claim 100 wickets against England in the purest format of the game.

IND vs ENG, Ranchi Test: Ace spinner R Ashwin joins elite list after special double in Tests vs England

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has returned home due to a family emergency and will not return for the remainder of the tour, ECB said in a statement. England Cricket also announced that they will not bring in his replacement for the final Test in Dharamsala.

IND v ENG 2024: Rehan Ahmed returns home mid-tour due to family emergency

Bengal pacer Akash Deep debuts for India as the Rohit Sharma-led hosts lock horns with England on Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test in Ranchi on Friday (Feb 23).

IND v ENG: Pacer Akash Deep debuts for India as England bat first in Ranchi Test

Debutant Akash Deep ripped apart England's top order during the first session of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday (Feb 23).

IND vs ENG: Debutant Akash Deep rips apart England's top order on Day 1 of Ranchi Test - Watch

India and England are ready to face off in the fourth Test in Ranchi starting Friday (Feb 23). The hosts lead the five-match series 2-1, while Bazball-bound England looks to make a stunning comeback and script history.

India vs England 2024, 4th Test, Ranchi - Match preview and result prediction

Ahead of the fourth and penultimate Test versus India, England captain Ben Stokes has been left stunned with the pitch for the Ranchi Test. The match gets underway on Friday (Feb 23) at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi and Stokes claimed that he has 'never seen something like this before' while talking about the pitch on offer.

'Never seen something like that': Ben Stokes stunned by Ranchi pitch before India vs England 4th Test

Seamer Ollie Robinson and rookie Shoaib Bashir return to the side as England named the playing XI for the Ranchi Test, starting on Friday (Feb 23). Ben Stokes-led team dropped pacer Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the do-or-die clash as they seek a comeback in the five-match series after trailing 1-2.

IND v ENG: Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir return as England name playing XI for Ranchi Test

Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain has urged Ben Stokes & Co. to play 'smart cricket' and adapt well in the upcoming fourth and penultimate Test versus India in Ranchi.

'It is all about adapting' - Nasser Hussain asks Ben Stokes-led England to play 'smart cricket' in Ranchi Test

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