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Tensions, Stokes’ fitness, Bumrah dilemma – talking points ahead of fifth Test

The fifth Test gets under way on Thursday.

The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes gives clear injury update ahead of fifth Test against India

Stokes has pushed his body to the limits this series

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes enjoying ‘high quality’ games between England and India despite draw

Stokes’ side reached 669 in their first innings before the fourth Test fizzled out.

The Independent UK

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Ben Stokes defies injury to rally England but fourth India Test ends in draw

A troublesome left leg and a fresh problem in his right shoulder failed to deter Stokes from snarin KL Rahul for 90 on the last morning.

The Independent UK

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul hold up England’s push for fourth-Test victory

The England skipper had been without a three-figure score since the 2023 Ashes.

The Independent UK

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

Rishabh Pant returns despite injury as India battle on at Old Trafford

Pant will not keep wicket after retiring hurt with a reported fractured metatarsal but did resume his innings after two wickets fell on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Rishabh Pant will be missed – India’s hobbling hero defies pain to show true value

The India vice-captain’s absence could be a huge blow for the tourists and their quest to overturn a 2-1 deficit against England in the five-match series

The Independent UK

India face anxious wait over scan results on Rishabh Pant’s right foot

Pant inside-edged a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes’ yorker flush on to his boot.

The Independent UK

England battle to keep India in check on opening day of fourth Test

Ben Stokes claimed two for 47 after being seduced into bowling first by the overheads.

The Independent UK

Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Diogo Jota at Preston friendly

Liverpool have been in mourning since the news of Jota’s death came early on the morning of July 3.

The Independent UK

Tammy Beaumont admits England yet to deliver complete performance against India

England laboured to 126 for seven with none of the batters able to really get going.

The Independent UK

England suffer T20 series defeat as India ease to victory at Old Trafford

England laboured to 126 for seven.

The Independent UK

Why the Dukes ball is causing problems for England and India: ‘It’s not good for cricket’

The bowling side are frequently complaining about the ball going soft and losing shape

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Ben Stokes says ‘there probably will be a decision to make’ with third Test team

Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson could be asked to breathe new life into England’s bowling.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes says sloppy start led to heavy England defeat by India at Edgbaston

Stokes saw his side crumble to a mammoth 336-run loss at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

England crash to heavy India defeat that reveals Bazball flaw

Ben Stokes’s men were bowled out for 271 with 27 overs still remaining as India levelled the series at 1-1

The Independent UK

India close on victory as Ben Stokes falls on brink of lunch

Akash Deep led the way as the tourists reduced England to 153 for six in notional pursuit of 608 at Edgbaston.

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India set England world-record chase to leave Bazballers battling history and own egos

England closed on 72 for three, chasing a colossal 608 - and with a draw surely their only route to a positive result

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England to face world record chase as India lead grows to 484 at Edgbaston

The tourists were 304 for four at tea in the second Test.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith has ‘long England career ahead of him’ – Harry Brook

The pair made centuries in a stand of 303 as England battled to avoid defeat against India.

The Independent UK

Marcus Rashford among five players to tell Manchester United they want to leave

Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are also looking to move on.

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes rues ‘pretty frustrating’ close calls as England denied by India and umpires on opening day

India were the beneficiaries of two borderline decisions as England’s reviews failed to succeed due to the umpire’s call

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Gill and India dominate England on the first day of second Test

India close on 310-5 on Day One of the second Test against England as captain Shubam Gill hits second century of series.

The Independent UK

Yashasvi Jaiswal puts India in strong position despite missing out on century

The India opener looked on course for a fourth Test century before England captain Ben Stokes struck just before tea.

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