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Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.
India will play the Asia Cup in September, host West Indies for Tests, tour Australia for ODIs and T20Is, and then host South Africa for a full series including Tests, ODIs and T20Is
England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who had been ruled out of the ongoing fifth and final Test, came out to bat with one hand inside his pullover.
Oval's pitch greenish tinge seen earlier has faded, with a more soil-like texture now visible after application of heavy rollers. Since Day 2, the sun has been shining brightly, flattening the pitch
India will play against UAE on Sept 10 and Pakistan on Sept 14 at Dubai International Stadium, while their final group match against Oman on Sept 19 will be held at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium
If England chase down the 374-run target, then it will also become highest successful run chase at the Oval Stadium in Test cricket
As per ACC's broadcast deal, India and Pakistan will be in the same group and could face off up to three times-once in the group stage, again in the Super four, and possibly in the final.
Following a high-voltage uproar over pitch access, two days before the start of the Test match, no one has dared tread too close to the centre square for a proper assessment.
ENG vs IND 5th Test Playing 11: The Oval pitch has 8 mm grass and India is batting first. India make four changes in their XI - Prasidh, Dhruv Jurel and Karun Nair replace Bumrah, Pant & Shardul
India vs England Playing 11 prediction: Arshdeep Singh has been asked to be ready, but we will finalise the playing XI after assessing the pitch later this evening, says India captain Shubman Gill
Star Sports will live telecast Kabaddi matches during Pro Kabaddi League 2025. Fans can watch the live streaming of PKL 2025 matches on JioHotstar.
With India aiming to level the five-match Test series, persistent rain and damp conditions could also influence team selection, although England have already announced their playing XI.
India vs Pakistan cricket match at LA 2028 may still happen if the ICC alters its proposed qualification format. One spot remains undecided as cricket returns to the Olympics after 128 years.
Captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out due to a right shoulder injury. Spinner Liam Dawson and pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse will also miss the match
India's Abhishek becomes the top T20I batter as Travis Head slips. Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, and Joe Root make big gains in the ICC Test rankings after standout performances in Manchester Test
Reports from London indicate that Bumrah has been advised to rest by the team's medical unit. India's premier fast bowler is now expected to sit out the series finale to manage his workload.
The Oval Test (IND vs ENG 5th Test) build-up was marred by a verbal spat between India coach and Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis. Check out full details here
England's spirit of cricket under question in Manchester Test vs India; check out whole episode of Stokes vs Jadeja controversy during IND vs ENG Test
As reported earlier, India and Pakistan are placed in same group with Oman and UAE being the other two teams in Asia Cup 2025.
World-renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano denied the reports being circulated in India, "Despite recent reports, zero talks took place between Xavi Hernandez and Indian Federation."
Even the most optimistic fan would have dismissed the idea of Pant padding up again so soon. But he did-stoically, quietly, and with a bat in hand