England fought hard to keep India in check on an attritional opening day of the fourth Test at a gloomy Emirates Old Trafford, with the tourists sweating over a foot injury to Rishabh Pant.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — India’s Rishabh Pant retired hurt with an injured foot on the opening day of the fourth test against England on Wednesday. Pant was on 37 at Old Trafford when an attempted reverse sweep off Chris Woakes saw the ball deflect onto his right ankle and foot.

Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur staged a gritty stand in the final phase to steady the innings, guiding India to 264/4 at stumps on Day 1. | Crickit

India suffered a potentially major setback when Rishabh Pant retired hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday before they reached stumps on 264-4.

MANCHESTER, England - Rishabh Pant's retirement through injury slowed India's progress on day one of the fourth test against England, with the tourists closing on 264-4 in their first innings as they look to keep the thrilling five-match series alive.

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It was a battle of wills and wants on a final day where both teams danced on knife-edge. And it couldn't have set up the next two Tests better | ESPN.com

Spinner Liam Dawson claimed his first test wicket in eight years after making his England comeback against India on Wednesday.

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After an injudicious shot at Lord's, opener shows grit and a tight technique as Chris Woakes asks uncomfortable questions.