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England's Ben Duckett, right, and Zak Crawley greet each other during the Test series against India. (Photo: AP)

In 13 overs, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett turn into agents of chaos to give England headwaySubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 20:38 IST

The pair's onslaught induce panic in bowlers, muddled Gill’s decision-making clarity and made Test match cricket resemble a white-ball slugfest

Jasprit Bumrah

‘It was right to honour that call’: Why did Jasprit Bumrah miss The Oval Test between India and England? India’s asst. coach explains

August 1, 2025 19:54 IST

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered the team management's explanation after the end of Day 1's play. On Friday, the BCCI also confirmed that Bumrah was released from the squad.

Akash Deep was given a stern talking-to by the umpire after the send off. (AP Photo)

Akash Deep’s send-off for Ben Duckett raises eyebrows: ‘Not sure if this is the right way…’

August 1, 2025 18:58 IST

Akash Deep was pulled away by KL Rahul after the pacer put his arm around Ben Duckett's shoulder and had a few words with him.

Karun Nair played eight matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, with Kevin Pietersen being the team's mentor. (PTI/Sportzpics Photo)

Karun Nair’s toil for England tour during IPL revealed by Kevin Pietersen: ‘Spent many hours talking…’

August 1, 2025 17:29 IST

Kevin Pietersen, who worked with Nair in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), said that the latter spent many hours talking to him about batting in England. 

After his struggles in the Manchester Test, former India batter Mohammed Kaif feels that Bumrah may soon quit from Test cricket. (AP)

Jasprit Bumrah released from India squad for fifth Test against England: BCCI

August 1, 2025 15:30 IST

BCCI released a statement which reads, "Mr Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad for the fifth Test of the series against England. The fifth and final Test of the series is underway at Kennington Oval, London."

Shardul

Duleep Trophy: Shardul Thakur to lead star-studded West Zone teamSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 16:15 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan included in the squad that will be led by the all-rounder

England pacer Chris Woakes was taken off the field due to a shoulder injury during IND vs ENG 5th Test. (AP)

IND vs ENG: Chris Woakes ruled out of fifth Test due to shoulder injury, ‘set to play no further part’ at Oval Test

August 1, 2025 14:34 IST

Chris Woakes, who has been integral in England’s bowling attack, landed awkwardly on his shoulder while chasing after the ball at the boundary line in the 57th over.

London weather updates: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND vs ENG on Day 2? (AP)

India vs England 5th Test Day 2, London Weather Report: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND vs ENG at Oval?

August 1, 2025 11:16 IST

India vs England 5th Test London's Oval Weather Forecast: The weather is expected to clear up slightly on Day 2, though the UK Met Office predicts the highest chance of rain between 1 PM and 3 PM local time (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM IST).

England pacer Chris Woakes was taken off the field due to a shoulder injury during IND vs ENG 5th Test. (AP)

IND vs ENG: Chris Woakes’ shoulder injury reignites calls for mid-Test injury replacements

August 1, 2025 09:47 IST

Chris Woakes landed awkwardly on his shoulder while chasing after the ball at the boundary line in the 57th over and had to be taken off the field with his left shoulder wrapped in his sweater.

Shreyas Iyer in action for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. (PTI)

Shreyas Iyer expresses availability to take part in Duleep Trophy that marks the beginning of new domestic season in Indian cricketSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 11:36 IST

Apart from Iyer, Mumbai's middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan, and allrounder Shivam Dubey too have confirmed their availability to play and have informed the Mumbai Cricket Association about it.

Karun Nair india vs England

IND vs ENG: How Karun Nair with his guts and defiance proved packing an extra man was worth itSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 13:16 IST

His 52 shored up a teetering India, even though England had largely wasted the seamer-friendly conditions

Kumar Dharmasena controversy Sanjay Bangar

‘The umpire should not have done that’: Sanjay Bangar reacts to Kumar Dharmasena’s inside edge signal row during Oval Test

August 1, 2025 23:16 IST

Sudharsan ultimately made a gritty 38 runs before getting caught behind off a delivery by Josh Tongue in the 36th over.

ecb The hundred

Ahead of new season, ECB says The Hundred hasn’t attracted new fans to other three formats

July 31, 2025 20:54 IST

ECB officials admit that there could be changes to the format in the coming years following the entry of IPL owners into its cash-rich league

India's Kuldeep Yadav during the first day of the fifth Test cricket match between India and England, in Dharamshala

Why Sourav Ganguly feels Kuldeep Yadav should have played in Lord’s and Manchester but is ok with spinner missing Oval Test

July 31, 2025 20:17 IST

Ganguly, however, added that it was okay for Kuldeep to be not in the team for the Oval Test due to the pitch looking to assist seamers more.

Nathan Lyon praises Jack Leach

‘In my eyes Jack Leach is England’s best spinner’: Nathan Lyon

July 31, 2025 19:46 IST

The left-arm spinner is the leading wicket-taker in county this season, but England have moved onto Shoaib Bashir.

India under Gautam Gambhir shockingly lost 3-0 to New Zealand at home last year, followed by a 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. (AP Photo)

Gautam Gambhir’s future as India head coach questioned: ‘3 series defeats in a row would be a problem for him’

July 31, 2025 18:43 IST

India are trailing 2-1 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and a defeat in the final Test would make it a third consecutive series loss for them.

Shubman Gill India England

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill notches up another record at Oval, joins Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli in unique list

July 31, 2025 18:12 IST

Gill averages over 90 for the series and was not out on 15 when the players went off for an early lunch after a shower arrived at the Oval.

Todd Greenberg on how India vs England will help sell tickets for Ashes

Cricket Australia’s Todd Greenberg on how India vs England series will help sell tickets for Ashes

July 31, 2025 17:42 IST

“It's great cricket to watch leading into them coming here on this Ashes trip. It will sell more tickets for us. We like to think that's talkability,” Greenberg said.

Thorpe, who played 100 Tests for England and joined as the assistant coach in 2010, was first diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2018. (Reuters)

Graham Thorpe’s father says he watches son’s footage: ‘I watch the shots: the cover drives, the pulls – it’s a nice feeling’

July 31, 2025 16:50 IST

Daughters remember a father who taught them to kind and humble, wants to carry forward his legacy

Sunil Gavaskar on Green Top pitch by England

‘Unke paas koi bowling hain nahi’: Sunil Gavaskar on why England went with green top at Oval Test vs India

July 31, 2025 16:53 IST

Stokes was ruled out due to an injury to his right shoulder, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday. Stokes was one of the four changes England have announced to their playing XI for the final Test.

Geoffrey Boycott unhappy with England bowling attack

Geoffrey Boycott: ‘England’s bowling attack for Oval Test does not look threatening’

July 31, 2025 16:19 IST

It comes with question marks, the England legend says

Rain in London: Dark clouds hover over the Oval ahead of the start of the first day of the fifth Test between India and England. (Express Photo by Sandeep Dwivedi)

India vs England 5th Test, London weather forecast: Rain could play spoilsport on day 1 of Oval Test

July 31, 2025 16:07 IST

The weather forecast said it was to be a rainy day with frequent breaks expected. It is expected to be a day that the pace bowlers will relish and batsmen will dread.

India vs England 5th Test Day 2 Updates: India's Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten half century during the second day of the fifth cricket Test at The Oval in London. (AP Photo)

India vs England, 5th Test Day 2 highlights: IND 75/2 at stumps on day 2, lead by 52 with Jaiswal on 51

August 2, 2025 13:50 IST

India (IND) vs England (ENG) 5th Test Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a half century for India in the second innings. Siraj and Prasidh Krishna both claimed four wickets for India on day 2 of the fifth Test at the Oval on Friday

Rahul

Parthiv Patel on KL Rahul: ‘We’ve often seen him start a series well but struggle to maintain that form’

July 31, 2025 12:14 IST

In addition to Parthiv, former England cricketer Nasser Hussain also praised KL Rahul

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