England dominated India in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, with Joe Root's impressive 150 putting them in a commanding lead. Jonathan Trott highlighted India's bowling struggles, particularly the lack of support for Bumrah. Shubman Gill faced a tough captaincy challenge on his first England tour. Sanjay Manjrekar urged India to fight back, despite the uneven bounce of the pitch.
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