India faced injury concerns on Day 3 of the fourth Test as Jasprit Bumrah appeared to hurt his ankle, while Mohammed Siraj also struggled with discomfort. England capitalised, with Joe Root's magnificent 150 propelling them to a commanding 544/7, establishing a substantial 186-run lead. Ben Stokes remained unbeaten, steering England towards a potential series-clinching victory.
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