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April 14, 2026 12:27 PM

Leeds stun 10-man Man Utd to secure first league win at Old Trafford since 1981

Leeds United stunned 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford, securing their first league victory at the venue in 44 years as Noah Okafor’s first-half brace sealed a crucial 2-1 win in the Premier League relegation battle. Okafor struck early, opening the scoring in the fifth minute before doubling the lead just before the half-hour mark. Ao Tanaka later missed a golden opportunity to extend the advantage further. Manchester United’s troubles deepened in the second half when Lisandro Mart...

July 23, 2025 9:27 AM

ENG vs IND, 4th Test: India look to level series amid injury crisis as Old Trafford Test beckons

India will step onto the field at Old Trafford on Wednesday with the odds stacked heavily against them — trailing 2–1 in the series, grappling with a spate of injuries, and confronting a venue where victory has eluded them in the past. After a narrow 22-run defeat at Lord’s, the visitors now face a must-win situation to keep the five-match series alive. England, meanwhile, look to ride their momentum and seal the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a match to spare. Injury woes for India Ind...

July 22, 2025 12:19 PM

Heated exchanges at Lord’s were fun, says England’s Harry Brook

England batsman Harry Brook said the tension with Indian players during the third test at Lord's was fun and put the visitors under added pressure as England secured a dramatic 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series. Tension flared between the teams during the match, with India captain Shubman Gill sarcastically clapping England batters over delays, and Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj roaring in the face of England opener Ben Duckett after taking his wicket. Brook said England decided t...

July 22, 2025 12:19 PM

Liam Dawson back in England team after eight-year absence for fourth test vs India

England's Liam Dawson has been named in the team to play India in the fourth test of the series at Old Trafford, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Monday, marking the spinner's first test appearance in eight years. The 35-year-old Hampshire left-armer, who replaces the injured Shoaib Bashir, is the only change to the team for the fourth test which begins on Wednesday. Dawson has not played a test match since earning his third test cap in July 2017. Dawson, an unused member of the 2019...

July 20, 2025 3:08 PM

Team India arrives in Manchester ahead of fourth Test against England at Old Trafford

Team India arrived in Manchester on Sunday ahead of the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, scheduled to take place at Old Trafford from July 23. Among those spotted arriving were team captain Shubman Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, and openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Other players who arrived included left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan, right-handed batter Karun Nair, uncapped player Abhimanyu Easwaran, and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. The Board of Contro...