By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley scored at a rapid rate to steer England to 77-0 at tea on day two of the fourth test at Old Trafford, the hosts trailing India by 281 runs on Thursday.

The hosts look to wrap up a series win at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. England take a 2-1 series over India into the fourth Test at Old Trafford, with Ben Stokes' men in line to complete an impressive series win over the tourists.

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.

India cricket star Rishabh Pant made an unexpected return in the fourth test against England on Thursday after fears he would be ruled out of the match with a foot injury. Pant retired hurt on day one when an attempted reverse sweep off Chris Woakes saw the ball deflect onto his right foot.

Rishabh Pant is unable to keep wicket in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford after injuring his foot, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Thursday.

Competitive and a consumate professional - the Hampshire all-rounder made a triumphant return to Test cricket against India

England spinner Liam Dawson admits he did not think he would play Test cricket for England again after he made his return against India after a seven-year absence.

Spinner Liam Dawson claimed his first test wicket in eight years after making his England return against India on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Dawson was recalled for the fourth test after Shoaib Bashir was ruled out with a broken finger and was pivotal in an intense second session,