July 25, 2025
TFW Daily - Root sets course for Tendulkar – England India 4th Test, Old Trafford Day 3
The Final Word Cricket PodcastAbout this episode
England India Daily, 4th Test, Old Trafford Day 3: Joe Root moved into second spot on the list of all-time Test run-makers on a day where India’s bowlers toiled. What has changed in England’s batting mindset this series? And how do you explain the diminishing returns of Jasprit Bumrah against the top-order? The day belongs to Root, with his 150 taking him past Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting. Can he do the impossible and overtake Sachin Tendulkar? Daniel Norcross and Ben Jones are your hosts from Manchester. 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