The pair batted through the morning session unscathed, giving India a strong start. Jaiswal finished the session with an upper-cut six off Ben Stokes, taking India to 93 without loss and putting England temporarily on the back foot.

Crawley and Duckett now average 45.55 together, their stand of 166 on Thursday the fifth century partnership they have put on together. Not since the heady days of Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick have England had such a productive duo at the top of the order.

Team India's latest pace sensation Anshul Kamboj managed to get his first Test wicket as he denied Ben Duckett a hundred on day two of the decisive fourth Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

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Applause rained down from all corners. Cricket has seen its share of wounded warriors. Anil Kumble with a bandage around his head. Graeme Smith with one working arm. Shamar Joseph steaming in with a broken toe. Rick McCosker and his shattered jaw. Moments like these transcend sport. They live on for years and years.

Half centuries from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have put England in a commanding position after skipper Ben Stokes took his first five-wicket haul in eight years on day two of fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Shardul Thakur chipped in with some valuable lower-order runs and his stay at the crease was ended courtesy of a stunner of a catch from Ben Duckett.

Ahead of the fourth Test match against England at Manchester's Old Trafford, Indian skipper Shubman Gill spoke on his and the team's heated confrontation with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett,