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England thrash India in fourth test

England take a 2-1 series lead after beating India by an innings and 54 runs at Old Trafford.

England have beaten India by an innings and 54 runs in the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

The visitors were bowled out for 161, which has given Alastair Cook's side a 2-1 lead in the series.

After bowling England out for 367, India started their second innings with a deficit of 215 runs, but in reply they lost five wickets for 13 runs on their way to a heavy defeat.

The fifth and final Test will take place at The Oval and begins on Friday.

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Alastair Cook of England smashes the ball towards the boundary during Day 1 of the 3rd Investec Test match between England and India at the Ageas Bowl on July 27, 2014
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