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
Joe Root clashes with Prasidh Krishna in another fiery England-India confrontation The England batsman was irked by the India bowler and the pair exchanged words out in the middle 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
England vs India: Fifth Test – teams, start, Gambhir, groundsman India seek to save the five-Test series with England leading 2-1 going into the final match at the Oval in London. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 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
‘Phenomenal’: Zak Crawley hails Ben Stokes’ resurgence after five-wicket haul ‘He’s got that pace back … he’s a proper wicket-taker,’ Zak Crawley said after his captain took five for 72 on day two of the fourth Test against India The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 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
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 The short-term England approach that can lift Ben Stokes over major hurdle at Old Trafford Ben Stokes’ side lead 2-1 heading to Old Trafford, with rain expected in the fourth Test, but two veteran picks could finally bring a series win over India or Australia
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 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 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 Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Shubman Gill accuses England of breaching ‘spirit’ of cricket with delaying tactics in India clash England were fined and docked two World Test Championship points for their slow over rate in the third Test
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.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 England hoping to give fans more to shout about on final day, says Trescothick Joe Root whipped the majority of the Lord’s crowd into a frenzy as India finished on 58 for four.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025 Ignore the memes, Harry – those splayed stumps speak of Brook’s focus on glory An ugly dismissal against India looked dreadful, but Brook’s bold approach has won England more Tests than it has lost
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.