Chris Woakes was spotted in his whites, sling on his left shoulder, and if it comes down to it, we might just see him walk out to bat. England will have the option of using the roller tomorrow, and they will surely go for the heavy one in an attempt to settle the surface before knocking off the remaining 35 runs. India had England under the pump when play was halted and would have loved to return this evening with their supporters right behind them. Still, the bowlers will now get a good night’s rest and return fresh for one final burst. A gripping finale to a gripping series awaits us on Monday, 4th August. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). See you then. Cheers!

India struggled to create even a half-chance as the Yorkshire duo of master and apprentice went on to notch up centuries in a commanding 195-run stand. Brook fell while trying to cut loose after reaching his ton, but it was the departure of Jacob Bethell that truly injected life into the Indian camp. The sustained pressure from Siraj and Krishna eventually told on Root. From that point on, it felt like the middle of the bat had vanished. The two Jamies, Smith and Overton, were under immense pressure, and the runs dried up completely. India's bowlers tightened the screws, and suddenly, every run felt hard-earned. Just as the tension was peaking, bad light, followed by rain brought play to a halt, and we never got back on.

England came into Day 4 needing 324 runs, and Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope went through the first 40 minutes or so unscathed before India hit back to remove both of them. The arrival of Harry Brook changed the complexion of the game, with Mohammed Siraj accidentally trodding on the boundary cushion after taking Brook’s catch on 19, adding to it. Brook put India on the back foot and forced them into a defensive approach after lunch with more passive field settings. Credit to Harry for adapting well as he played the field smartly, rotating the strike with singles and twos.

Well, that was quick! The umpires have pulled the plug. It is STUMPS on Day 4. So, we will be going into the 25th day of the series with everything still to play for. Who would have thought this Test would go into Day 5 when Harry Brook and Joe Root were cruising towards victory earlier in the day? But that’s been the story of this series, twists and turns arriving when least expected.

UPDATE - 10.29 pm IST (4.59 pm GMT) - The match officials have put their umbrellas down, so it looks like the rain has stopped. There is still waterlogged on the covers, and the ground staff are waiting around the edges. Varun Aaron reports that conditions have brightened up, but the ground staff are yet to start removing the covers. Are they expecting another shower? Umpire Ahsan Raza has walked up to the English dressing room to update Ollie Pope and his men about the situation.

UPDATE - 10.24 pm IST (4.54 pm GMT) - It is down to a mizzle now but the ground staff have made their way out to the centre.

UPDATE - 10.20 pm IST (4.50 pm GMT) - The rain has eased a bit but it is still coming down. We are hearing that play must resume by 11.12 pm IST (5.42 pm GMT) to allow for any further action today. If it does, play can go on until 12 am IST (6.30 pm GMT).

UPDATE - 10.14 pm IST (4.44 pm GMT) - Pfft. Not pleasing news at all. It is raining heavily now in London. Hence, we might be in for a longer delay here. The side covers are also being brought in to protect the outfield now.

What a great advertisement this series has been for Test cricket. It’s the 24th day, and yet the energy and intensity haven’t dipped for a moment. This has been Test cricket at its absolute best. The ball hasn’t found the middle of the bat for several overs now. Earlier, Brook and Root made batting look effortless, but it’s been a different story for those who followed. Post the wickets of Brook and Root, anyone else on strike found it extremely difficult to settle in. The ball thudded into the pads countless times, with the pacers relentlessly targeting the stumps and getting considerable movement off the pitch and through the air. And now, with the new ball just 3.4 overs away, India would’ve wanted play to continue, especially after Root’s dismissal had them tightening the screws. For England, though, this break might just be the breather they needed to regroup and shake off the pressure.

Oh my goodness! The lightmeter is out! And the on-field umpires feel that the artificial light has taken over the natural light and it is not safe enough to continue. The players are being requested to go off the field now as the play has been halted due to BAD LIGHT! There were some spits and drops of rain as well, but it seems it is not that heavy. Maybe one needs a dark background to spot the raindrops. But as things stand, the white sheets of covers are being brought in by the ground staff. They place it on the pitch and the squares. But this doesn't look like a long delay, as the aerial visuals do show clear skies in the vicinity of the ground. Stay tuned for further updates.

Game stopped due to : Bad Light

Decision sent upstairs by the on-field umpires. Is that a bump ball on the way to the keeper? The Indians have appealed for a caught behind. UltraEdge comes up and the spike appears when the ball hits the ground first, with the bat fairly behind the ball. The third umpire says he has not got any conclusive evidence of the ball hitting the bottom of the bat. And NOT OUT loads up on the big screen.

Whoa! Jamie Overton pulled out at the last moment when Krishna was about to deliver. He points out some movement in the crowd, behind the bowler's arm, and bails out for the second time as well. Ready to continue finally...