India crush England to seal Test series 4-1

Eastern Eye09 Mar, 2024News

Having conceded a lead of 259, England were all out for 195 in their second innings on day three of the contest. Joe Root made 84 and Jonny Bairstow (39) also got a start while other England batters simply surrendered before India?s formidable spin attack.Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 5-77 in his 100th test for a match haul of nine wickets.It was England?s first series defeat under the captaincy of Ben Stokes. India grabbed a handy first innings lead of 259 and then reduced England to 103-5 to stay on course for a comprehensive victory.