Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and England in Manchester saw a see-saw battle, with the play shifting to both sides in every session. At stumps on opening day, the visitors are at 264/4 in 83 overs. After being asked to bat first, Team India had a brilliant opening session as England was wicketless on a pitch that offered pace and bounce and some movement too. The visitors notched up 78/0 in 26 overs. The hosts fought back after the lunch break. After a solid 94-run stand with KL Rahul (46) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), the visitors were reduced to 140/3 with captain Ben Stokes leading the charge. Rishabh Pant Retires Hurt, Leaves the Field in Pain After Suffering Blow to Right Foot From Chris Woakes' Delivery During IND vs ENG 4th Test 2025 (Watch Video).

In the final session, India was in a solid position, but Rishabh Pant suffered a nasty blow to his foot, and he had to be driven off the field. Pant's foot appeared to be swollen, and he was hobbling on one leg. However, Sai Sudharsan (61), Ravindra Jadeja (19*), and Shardul Thakur (19*) took India to stumps. During the third session, an incident occurred when England captain Ben Stokes didn't take the second new ball after the 80th over of the first innings of Team India. Meanwhile, fans who are wondering why the Three Lions didn't take a second new ball during the ongoing fourth Test will get all the information below.

Why England Did Not Take Second New Ball During IND vs ENG 4th Test 2025?

England captain Ben Stokes didn't take the second new ball during the IND vs ENG 4th Test 2025 in Manchester because of bad light on Day 1. The second new ball is only available after 80 overs have been bowled in a Test match. However, in case of bad light, the umpires ask the bowling captain to continue with spinners. If not, then the umpires decide to stop the match, and players walk off the field until the light becomes suitable for play conditions. This is because it is difficult for batters to see the ball clearly and safely when the pacers are bowling in a bad light. Rishabh Pant Becomes First Visiting Wicketkeeper To Score 1000 Test Runs in England, Achieves Feat During IND vs ENG 4th Test 2025.

Meanwhile, the Ben Stokes-led England are leading the five-match Test series 2-1. The Three Lions won the first (Leeds) and third (Lord's) Tests. Shubman Gill's India secured a historic win in the second Test at Edgbaston.

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