Minus stokes

Ben Stokes: In some encouraging news for England ahead of day five’s play in the ongoing fourth Test against India, skipper Ben Stokes was spotted bowling during his side’s warm-up sessions.

Broadcast visuals showed Stokes running and bowling on the practice pitches while the rest of the England team were going about their drills at Old Trafford. Stokes didn't bowl in any of the 63 overs bowled by England on day four after suffering from cramps in his left leg during his knock of 141 and even retired hurt at one point on day three’s play.

But Stokes practicing his bowling means he could be called upon with the ball on day five, when India resumes their second innings from 174/2, trailing England by 137 runs.