Tensions threaten to boil over as India lead England narrowly in frosty series decider Three Lions dropped key balls late on as bad light ended play after 18 overs Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025
Tempers flare as England and India battle for control of fifth Test The hosts reached tea on 215 for seven. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Ben Duckett given odd send-off by Akash Deep in latest England-India flashpoint The England opener attempted a scoop shot too many and was caught behind, to the delight of the Indian bowler The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
England make rapid progress after Gus Atkinson ends India’s innings Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley impressed with the bat in south London. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
India’s head coach clashes with Oval staff before fifth Test as tempers flare India’s increasingly ill-tempered tour of England continued as their head coach, Gautam Gambhir, engaged in an angry exchange with Surrey’s head groundkeeper before the deciding Test The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025
You’re just the groundsman – India coach Gautam Gambhir in spat with Oval staff Gambhir was seen sharing terse words with Lee Fortis, Surrey’s lead curator. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
I owe it to myself to have a few more good performances – Zak Crawley Crawley has long divided opinion as he possesses an underwhelming average of 31.4 from 58 Tests. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
India’s Pant defies injury but England control of fourth Test India’s injured Rishabh Pant hits 54 after surprise return before England takes control of fourth Test. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025
Ben Stokes claims first five-wicket haul since 2017 as England bowl India out for 358 England captain helps side take charge on second day of fourth Test with India Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025
The Ben Stokes revival spearheading England’s charge at Old Trafford The day after Liam Dawson rolled back the years with a vintage display, Ben Stokes’s five-for echoed his own golden age The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put England in charge after Ben Stokes’ five-for Duckett fell six runs short of a century and Crawley was out for 84. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Duckett and Crawley’s 166-run stand hurts India on England’s dominant day England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley struck 94 and 84 respectively in reply to India’s 358 before the hosts ended day two on 225 for two The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
Ben Stokes claims first five–for since 2017 as England bowl India out for 358 Stokes’ five for 72 saw him move level on 229 career wickets with Darren Gough on day two of the fourth Rothesay Test. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Root’s run chase and seamers doubling up – Old Trafford talking points Liam Dawson adds all-round depth for England but the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy is unable to do likewise for India. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Not in spirit of game – India’s Shubman Gill critical of England delay tactics Gill was especially galled about England’s openers being late to the crease when they had to bat out the final seven minutes on the third evening.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 Fiery rivalry turned Lord’s Test into brilliant box office – I can’t wait for the sequel England proved their mettle by coming back to beat India, and bringing in the experienced Liam Dawson makes them stronger
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 ‘Fun not to be nice guys any more’: Harry Brook on England’s new attitude The batsman admits this team ‘tried to create a bit of niggle’ at Lord’s after Indians’ confrontation with Zak Crawley
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 England ready to ‘get stuck in’ again after Lord’s clashes – Harry Brook The third Test against India was marked by a series of flashpoints as the hosts dramatically took a 2-1 series lead.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Shoaib Bashir defies injury to claim final wicket in dramatic England win over India England needed just one more wicket for victory, with India chasing 30 runs at tea
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 England’s bowlers set up thrilling day five shootout as wickets tumble at Lord’s India will start the final day on 58 for four, chasing 193 to win.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 India seize control at Lord’s as England stumble to 175 for six at tea The tourists turned up the heat as a combination of excellent bowling and a wearing pitch cranked up the pressure on the hosts.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 England’s top order toppled as India’s bowlers turn up the heat at Lord’s The tourists produced a scintillating session to leave England 98 for four at lunch following a tied first innings.
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2025 England-India: Root’s 99 keeps tourists at bay on day one of third Test Former England captain hits an unbeaten 99 as the hosts close first day against India on 251-4.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Joe Root unbeaten on 99 as England dig in on opening day of third Test England knuckled down to 251 for four.