Are you not wowed? Bazball, India and a one-armed man deliver drama and beauty England’s Baz-era has been maddening to many but this was another moment it gave us utterly thrilling cricket The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
Stokes: I'm looking forward to getting to Australia England's captain has said that India series proves Test cricket is in good shape as attention turns to the first Ashes Test in Perth in November. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
England V India: Three Talking Points India will return home satisfied after levelling their five-Test series against England following a dramatic six-run win at the Oval as the home side rue a costly late collapse. International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025
Ben Stokes hails Chris Woakes’ one-armed effort in dramatic defeat to India Ben Stokes paid tribute to Chris Woakes, who endured obvious agony as England fell seven runs short of victory on day five in the fifth Test against India at the Oval The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
Hundred returns for placeholder season before uber-rich enter the scene next year On-field drama may compete with host of off-field questions as tournament hands control over to crop of global investors The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
‘Amazing’ series shows Test cricket is not dying – Ben Stokes India completed a dramatic victory in the fifth Test at the Oval, despite Chris Woakes batting with a dislocated shoulder, to draw the series 2-2. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
The numbers behind England vs India and a test series for the ages India tied the series with England after a dramatic final day at The Oval The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Ben Stokes gives two-word response to idea of cricket substitutions after Chris Woakes’ injury heroics Chris Woakes played as England’s No 11 batter despite dislocating his shoulder on day one at The Oval The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Bacon rashers, hi-vis jackets and a dog collar: all life is found among Oval early birds Final day of Test summer will burn in the memory of some but what about those around the Oval who simply viewed it as any other August morning? The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
The Hundred season preview: Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire to land first titles Read the latest cricket odds and betting tips ahead of the new season of the Hundred starting in early August The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
India tie England series in one of greatest Test finales India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test on its final day at the Oval and level the five-match series at 2-2. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025
Siraj Stars As India Beat England By Six Runs In Fifth-Test Thriller Mohammed Siraj was the hero as India beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to end the series level at 2-2. International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025
England and injured Woakes denied as India win fifth Test thriller to draw series England’s Chris Woakes was sent out in a sling as India won by six runs to draw the series in a thrilling finish to the fifth Test The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
Chris Woakes and the sporting stars who played beyond the pain barrier What other sportsmen and women have played through the pain barrier to defy the odds? The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 How ‘warrior’ Mohammed Siraj set the tone to announce a new era for India The India fast bowler delivered a deadly spell on day five, claiming three wickets, to carry the tourists over the line in a famous win at The Oval to ensure a 2-2 draw in the series against England
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Stuart Broad criticises ‘lazy decision’ to halt Oval Test with England-India series on a knife edge The enthralling five-Test battle will go to the very last day with England leading 2-1 and requiring 35 runs to win the match, while India need four wickets to draw the series
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Brook’s hoodlum hundred deserves to sit in its own brilliant square of light An England victory on the final day against India would probably nudge his 111 as the greatest at the Oval in the modern age
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 England and India Test series heads to Monday morning thriller England needs 35 more runs to beat India as fifth Test thriller goes to the last day of the five-match cricket series.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Siraj carry sums up Test series of great moments to live long in the memory The twists and turns between England and India have made this series an unexpected classic
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 England given Chris Woakes fitness boost ahead of nail-biting finish to India series England need 35 runs on day five against India, with four wickets standing including that of the stricken Woakes
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Woakes ‘ready to bat if needed’ says Root as England put bodies on line to seal victory Bowler prepared to play through pain if required to help chase down the 35 runs England need to claim series win
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 Mohammed Siraj’s comic mistake turns Test for England as Harry Brook and Joe Root set up thrilling finale The fifth Test was left on a cliffhanger with England needing 35 more runs to clinch the match as India chase four more wickets to draw the series
AAP · Aug 3, 2025 Rain leaves England-India Test series on a knife's edge England need just 35 runs and India require four wickets after a late downpour sent the final Test into a fifth-day decider at The Oval.
International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025 Oval Downpour Leaves England-India Series On Knife Edge Harry Brook and Joe Root both hit hundreds before England's series finale against India was left on a knife edge after an Oval downpour cut short Sunday's fourth day.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 England and India ready for cliffhanger on final day in dramatic fifth Test England were cruising to their target of 374, with centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root, but India hit back and with six wickets down the home side still needs 35 runs