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August 1, 2025 5:10 PM

ENG vs IND, 5th Test: India collapse again to leave England in charge

India’s lower order collapsed again on Friday as, after resuming at 204-6, they were skittled for 224 by England in less than half an hour at The Oval to leave their chances of finding the win they need to square the series hanging by a thread. India’s tail has been their weak link all series but the middle order also failed to build on a decent end to Thursday’s play as pace bowler Josh Atkinson took five wickets on his return to action having not played a test since Ma...

July 30, 2025 4:14 PM

England skipper Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test against India

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and final test against India at the Oval with a shoulder injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on the eve of the match beginning on Thursday. Stokes was player of the match in the drawn fourth test in Manchester where the all-rounder smashed 141 and claimed six wickets with the ball. "Captain Ben Stokes is unavailable due to a right shoulder injury," the ECB said in a statement on Wednesday. In his absence, Ollie Pope will lead E...

June 24, 2025 11:04 PM

ENG vs IND, 1st Test: Ben Duckett’s blazing 149 powers England to exhilarating win over India

A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 -- the 10th highest successful run chase in test history. Having turned the match on its head at Headingley after India had been 430-3 in their first innings, England appeared to be cruising to a dramatic win as openers Duckett and Zak Crawley eased their side to lunch on 117-0 in their second innings. ...