July 24, 2025
TFW Daily - Stokes the machine - England India, 4th Test, Old Trafford Day 2
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England India Daily, 4th Test, Old Trafford Day 2: Zak Crawley continued his love of the Old Trafford pitch as he and Ben Duckett set up a potential first innings lead for England, but can they arrest their aversion to centuries? India’s bowlers shook off a sleepy start to finish the day strongly, however, and Jasprit Bumrah (who else) caused trouble as stumps drew near. It was the worst possible news for Rishabh Pant, who confirmed a series-ending foot fracture, but even that won’t stop him from having a say in the Test as he bravely came back out to bat in the morning session. Earlier, it was Ben Stokes (who else) for England. Daniel Norcross joins Ben Jones from Old Trafford to dissect where today leaves the series. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword We’re giving away a brand new Virat Kohli Genius King Cricket Bat, Gloves and Case PLUS a YEARS supply of Noobru Pro - worth over £1600! TO ENTER and full T&C's and 15% off go to: noobru.com/finalword We’re giving away a brand new Virat Kohli Genius King Cricket Bat, Gloves and Case PLUS a YEARS supply of Noobru Pro - worth over £1600! TO ENTER and full T&C's, go to noobru.com/finalword Tickets for our Wormsley match, August 18: uk.emma-live.com/WormsleyFinal2025 Subscribe to Wisden and never pay full price for the Almanack again: www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices