Ben Stokes has scored his 14th test century as England ran up a 311-run lead in the fourth test against India.

England captain Ben Stokes shone with the bat in his team's first innings of the ongoing fourth Test against India.

Adding to India’s worries is their dismal record at Old Trafford, Manchester. Out of nine Test matches played here, India have never won—losing four and drawing five. The trend suggests that unless a remarkable turnaround occurs, India’s hopes of leveling or winning the series from here are slim.