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Zak Crawley falls to last ball of day with England set 374 to win fifth Test

The ground record at the Kia Oval stands at 263 and has stood since 1902.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025

Gus Atkinson throws down gauntlet to India before England’s Woakes blow

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue took two India wickets apiece on day one of the fifth Test before Chris Woakes was forced off for England

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

Gus Atkinson shines but inconsistent England fail to punish India in fifth Test decider

Three Lions were missing three key names on first day

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

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How England’s Josh Tongue recovered from a horror over to break India’s resistance in fifth Test

India reached stumps on a rain-affected first day of the fifth Test on 204-6 as England toiled in friendly bowling conditions and lost Chris Woakes to injury

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Gus Atkinson shines but inconsistent England fail to punish India at Oval

India scrapped to 204 for six in bowler-friendly conditions.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Star attractions absent as scheduling stymies blockbuster Test finale

With England looking to win the first ever Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and India still able to share the spoils, the loss of three headliners is suboptimal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Stand-in captain Ollie Pope hopes to finish job Ben Stokes started against India

A badly torn shoulder muscle meant Stokes had to admit defeat in his battle to be fit for the decider at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

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Broken Ben Stokes steps aside as England prodigy Jacob Bethell takes the stage in India series finale

England’s all-action captain has succumbed to the intensity of this five-Test series, opening the door for Bethell’s return to the side seven months after his impressive debut in New Zealand

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

England captain Ben Stokes ruled out of fifth Test against India through injury

Ollie Pope will skipper the team in Stokes’ absence.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Ben Stokes ruled out of crunch fifth Test with India: ‘The risk was way too high’

The England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury while Jofra Archer is being rested

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Resurgent Ben Stokes finds just reward in risking fitness for sweet England century

Captain’s 141 runs matched his impressive return to form with the ball as he showed he is far more than a coach in whites

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India

Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025

Ollie Pope insists Ben Stokes can contribute fully as all-rounder after cramp

Pope admitted Stokes’ significant workload might be catching up with him, with the 34-year-old having sent down 129 overs.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

The genius behind Joe Root’s seismic batting achievement

The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root hits new milestones as century cements England dominance against India

Joe Root moved up to second in the all-time Test runs list and helped England to a 186-run lead in the fourth Test with three first-innings wickets left

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root goes second on Test run-scorer list as England take charge versus India

Only Sachin Tendulkar’s near-sacred haul of 15,921 runs is in front of Root.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

England’s Joe Root up to second on all-time Test run-scorers list after century

Only the near-sacred haul of 15,921 runs made by India’s celebrated Sachin Tendulkar remains for Root.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root goes second on Test run-scorer list as England take charge of fourth India Test

Root is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar in the run-scoring charts

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The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root climbs all-time Test ranks on perfect morning for England

The former captain took lunch on 63 as he became the third-highest run-scorer in Test history.

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Ben Stokes claims vital run out at Lord’s as England toil in third Test

At tea the tourists were 71 behind on 316 for five, England toiling in the heat as they watched their first-innings lead slowly dissolve.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Why the UK is seeing an increase in ladybirds as swarm stops play at Lord’s

Experts say ‘high aphid numbers and warm weather’ is causing the increase

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

The Open at Royal Portrush: Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland

Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

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.

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