Updated On: 22 February, 2024 12:43 PM IST | Ranchi | mid-day online correspondent
The nature of the pitch also delayed England making a decision on their playing 11

Ben Stokes celebrates the fall of a wicket (Pic: AFP)
England captain Ben Stokes added spice to the talks on Ranchi pitch for the IND vs ENG 4th Test, saying he has not seen anything remotely like the 22-yard strip here in the past.
India are leading the five-match series 2-1 and the IND vs ENG 4th Test will start here on Friday. However, discussion about the `platey cracks` on the pitch as described by England batter Ollie Pope has dominated the build-up to this Test.