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

Watch the best shots of Ben Stokes' 14th test century as England move to 593-8 with a lead of 235 runs on the fourth day of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford.

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes has delivered a brilliant performance with both bat and ball in the ongoing series against Team India. Stokes, who was named Player of the Match in the Lord's Test,

Joe Root moved to second in the all-time top run scorer charts to help England surpass India's first innings total on day three of the fourth test at Old Trafford, the hosts 433-4 at tea on Friday, leading by 75 runs.

Just one man stands in the way of Joe Root and cricketing history. With his latest batting masterclass of 150, the England star became the second highest run-scorer in test cricket behind India great Sachin Tendulkar.

Only Don Bradman (19 v England) and Sunil Gavaskar (13 v West Indies) have scored more Test centuries against a single opponent than Root’s 12 against India, a testament to his particular ability against spin bowling and the unique demands of the sub-continent.