And it will of course by James Anderson to open up on day five.

KL Rahul, on 46, to face...

And it swings well outside off and Rahul leaves.

England captain Joe Root, speaking to Sky Sports: "To be in the position we are is fantastic and we want to complete victory to make it a special result for Alastair.

"If Jimmy bowls like he did last night, I'm sure he'll pass Glenn McGrath today, then Stuart Broad needs two wickets to pass Kapil Dev. We shouldn't ever take it for granted that we've had three of England cricket's greatest playing in our team together for so long."

Alastair Cook and the rest of the England side take to the field.

Far fewer people inside The Oval today but still a warm smattering of applause.

Here come KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane.

We'll be under way shortly...

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Craig Ormsby: At some point today I need to stop scouring the internet for Cook radio interviews, clips of him leaving the field and all the Indian team shaking his hand (amazing gesture) and start concentrating on work #caughtinthemoment

It's all here, Craig.

More from Root to TMS: "It's going to be a really hard day. Batting can become easier if you get in on that surface but it's not the easiest to start on and wickets can come in clusters.

"We hope that happens this morning but if it doesn't' we just need to stay relaxed and patient.

"It would be really fitting if it was written in the starts for Jimmy today."

Ebony Rainford-Brent
Ex-England batter on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

I've been frustrated a little bit in this series that India haven't been able to compete right to the end. They have only had one batsman to go to in Virat Kohli. Their bowling department has looked good though. What stands out is their selection. Pujara should have played in the first Test and Jadeja, on the evidence of this Test, should have played more. Have they selected the right players? I'm not so sure.

BBC Asian Network's Nikesh Rughani on TMS: "India need to bat a lot better if they are to beat Australia away though they've shown here

Virat Kohli is settled, Cheteshwar Pujara is settled but the rest of the batting line-up are playing for their immediate futures."

England captain Joe Root, speaking to TMS: "It was written in the stars for Alastair yesterday - one of those moments you want to happen but rarely does. A fitting send-off to an amazing career.

"The fact James Anderson was awake and watching the cricket was the most surprising thing but they are great mates and he'll be very happy it worked out for Alastair.

"It's been a tough summer with the bat for me but I had great motivation to bat as long as possible with Cook in his last game. It gave another edge to an important days' cricket in terms of the series and this Test."

Amy Lofthouse
BBC Sport at The Oval

So, here we go. One last time.

Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

Stuart Broad has a broken rib on his right side. He was hit by Jasprit Bumrah while batting - that did some damage but didn't break it.

But then he turned round to look at the TV screen in the dressing room and the rib went.

He's going to see if he can bowl today and is warming up pretty gingerly at the moment.

That was that and this is this.

It's the last day of the English Test season and Alastair Cook's final ever day as an England player.

Cook will be happy that he may well not be the main focus for at least part of today...

His great friend James Anderson needs one wicket to surpass Glenn McGrath for the most Test wickets by a fast bowler.

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So yes, the following did indeed happen yesterday...

Alastair Cook scored 147 - his 33rd and final Test century in his last ever innings for England.

Joe Root made a redemptive 125 as England posted 423-8 declared and set India a near impossible 464 to win.

Then James Anderson wreaked havoc to reduce India to 1-2 and in doing so draw level with Glenn McGrath on 563 Test wicket - the most by a fast bowler.

Oh and just for good measure Stuart Broad had Virat Kohli caught behind for a golden duck.

KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane battled through to the close with India 58-3.

England need seven wickets for a 4-1 series win. India need one of the greatest batting performances of all time to hit 406 more runs to win or bat out the day for a draw.

How are we feeling? Anyone on a bit of a comedown after yesterday?

If you missed day four, have a word with yourself. Then watch the highlights below.