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Podcast: The Cricket Podcast
Episode: Root and Brook Almost Win It But India Fight Back - 5th Test Day 4
Description: This podcast recaps the exciting conclusion of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval.
England needed 374 runs to win and secure the series, facing a challenging task on the final day. The game was closely contested at the end of Day 4, with England needing 35 more runs to win, and India needing 4 more wickets for victory.
England's pursuit of a record chase at The Oval was led by a century from Joe Root. He scored his 39th Test hundred off 137 balls before getting out with 37 runs left...