We review the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi – where India sealed a series with a magnificent five-wicket win. 
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Talking Points:

 The third-innings bowling that capped another brilliant third-day fightback
 India's forced accelerated transition - with a team full of youngsters
  Dhruv Jurel's expert batting with the tail
  Ashwin, Jadeja, Kuldeep - an undecipherable trio 
  Bazball sucking all the oxygen out of the England media
  Did England miss a trick by not bowling Anderson and Robinson enough?
  How England's statements often ran opposite to their actions
  Could England have done better in India if they shelved Bazball?
  Akash Deep's dream first spell

Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack | ESPNcricinfo page
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A win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test review

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