IND vs Eng 4th Test: ‘It’s sure he will be operated’ – Ololie Pope Joe Root back to chase Sachin Tendulkar for most testing runs. Cricket news

Timesofindia.com in Manchester: Oli Pope was smiling at the end of the day 3 in the Pope Manchester as he warmly talked about the talent of the root with the bat and about the flexibility of Ben Stokes with the ball. England finished the day at 544 for 7, scoring 186 runs in the fourth Test in India. The Pope said, “The knock of the rootty was really needed by the team.” “He is a pleasure to see. The way he keeps on taking steps, it is just incredible. The last four or five years, he has hit a ridiculous number of hundreds. He just keeps getting better.” The innings of 150 was not only a major moment in the match, but also a historic. This took him to the rear of Ricky Ponting in the all-time list of Test Run-Scorers. Only Sachin Tendulkar is now ahead. “He is not a large scale for milestones,” the Pope said with a laugh. “But it’s one good – the second is the most tested. I am sure he was aware.” When asked about Tendulkar’s record, the Pope did not rule it. “The way he is batting, I am sure he will be inspired for No. 1. He is hungry.” The Pope also introduced a fitness update on Stokes, who had briefly retired due to cramps. “That’s fine. Just a little cramps. The amount he bowled and pushed himself – serious boundaries. But he would be good to go tomorrow.”

The Pope participated in the 144 -run stand before the Pope was dismissed for 71. The senior England player was right-handed for the way he was taking charge in the possible chain-clinning test. With the soldier on root writing records and stokes, England watched well to press their benefits at Old Trafford.