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England vs India HIGHLIGHTS, 5th Test Day 1: Karun-Sundar guide IND past 200; IND 204/6 at stumps

5th Test | ENG vs IND Highlights: A 50+ run partnership in the end for Washington Sundar and Karun Nair takes India past the 200-run mark after IND top order failed on the day.

ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 1: Check revised session timings after rain delay

The revised session timings mean the day's play may now end at 12 AM IST

Arshdeep, Kuldeep & Abhimanyu, three players who warmed the bench in ENG

One name that was consistently demanded by fans and experts alike for inclusion in the playing XI was India's premier wrist-spinner at the moment, Kuldeep Yadav

ENG vs IND 5th Test: Pacers give England early advantage on Day 1

The first session came to an abrupt halt after sudden wavy rain arrived at The Oval ten minutes before the scheduled lunch interval

Gill surpasses Gavaskar as Indian captain with most runs in a Test series

Gill also needs just one more century to break Gavaskar's record for most centuries by an Indian player in a Test series

Should Test cricket allow injury substitutions? What ex-players think

Unlike Stokes, Gautam Gambhir supported the idea of introducing injury substitutes, particularly in cases where an injury is visible and prevents a player from fulfilling their role on the field.

ENG vs IND live streaming: How to watch Day 1 of the fifth Test for free?

Fans in India can live stream Day 1 of the fifth Test between India and England on JioHotstar via the app and website

Brendan Taylor rejoins Zimbabwe Test team following ICC ban period

Brendan Taylor has returned to the Zimbabwe Test team after completing a three-and-a-half-year suspension imposed on him for breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping codes. Taylor, 39, who was banned in January 2022 for failing to report a 2019 spot-fixing approach by an Indian businessman on time, has been added to the Zimbabwe squad for the second Test against New Zealand, scheduled to take place from August 7 to 11 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Taylor, who was at the time also handed a one month suspension for failing a dope test which was linked to his intake of cocaine during the episode, was banned after admitting receiving USD 15,000 in 2019. He was in solid form in red-ball cricket before the sanction, with scores of 92, 81 and 49 in his last three Test innings. Few days before the ICC sanction, Taylor had made a stunning disclosure that he was blackmailed after "foolishly" taking cocaine during his meeting with an Indian businessman. Reflecting on his own

Will Arshdeep replace Bumrah in Oval Test? Here's what Shubman Gill said

If Arshdeep Singh is selected for the fifth Test, it will mark his red-ball debut for India. However, he is no stranger to red-ball cricket in England, having previously played county cricket for Kent

IND vs ENG 5th Test Press Conference: Call on Bumrah on match day, says Gill; Stokes ruled out

Ollie Pope will be seen leading the English side in the absence of Ben Stokes at the Oval for the all-important fifth Test of 2025 Anderson Tendulkar Trophy

5th Test Playing 11: England could rest archer for Atkinson at The Oval

There's concern around England's pace battery heading into the fifth Test. Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes have shouldered heavy workloads through all four Tests

Cricket in England series made India proud, says India coach Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said touring England has always been a challenging assignment, but asserted that the quality of cricket in the ongoing series has made "every cricket lover proud. Gambhir was addressing a gathering at the India House on Monday evening to express gratitude for the fans' support during the course of the series, which saw the visitors pull off a dramatic draw in the fourth Test at Manchester. Touring this part of the world has always been challenging because of the history between the two countries, which can never be forgotten, said Gambhir during his speech. Whenever we have toured the UK, the kind of support we have got, we cherish every bit of it. We never take anything for granted. Last five weeks have been really exciting for both countries with the kind of cricket that has been on display, which I'm sure has made every cricket lover proud, he added. The Indian cricket team received a rousing welcome from community leaders, parliamentarians and .

ENG vs IND: Ben Stokes set to be available for Oval Test against India

England captain Ben Stokes has hinted at his participation in the fifth and final Test against India at Oval despite carrying an injury, saying "pain is just an emotion" but acknowledged the need to rejig their tired bowling attack. The fourth Test ended in a stalemate after centuries from skipper Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar saw India dominate the final day's play at Old Trafford where drama unfolded in the last hour when Stokes and Co. wanted to call off the match, only to be refused by the visitors who were well within their rights to continue batting. Stokes, who grimaced throughout while bowling 11 overs on Sunday, said he had been suffering from pain in his right bicep tendon. "I don't want to eat my words but the likelihood I won't play is very unlikely. I'll always try to give everything, always try to run through a brick wall for the team," Stokes said when asked about his chances of playing at the Oval in three days' time. "It's my bicep tendon. It

Ashwin slams England for their 'double standards' during Manchester Test

Ashwin emphasized that centuries in Test cricket are earned, not handed out, and firmly supported India's decision to bat on until both players reached three figures.

ENG vs IND: Jamie Overton added to England squad for Oval Test vs India

Overton will now join a pace-heavy bowling group that already includes Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse, giving ENG six frontline seam options to choose from.

I think we have showed why we are a great team: India skipper Shubman Gill

India skipper Shubman Gill reckons the belief to stage an epic final day turnaround in the fourth Test against England stemmed from his partnership with KL Rahul and in doing so, they showed why they are a "great team". Starting their second innings 311 runs in arrears after England racked up a massive first-innings total, Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck excellent hundreds to bail their team from the brink of defeat and remain in contention to level the five-match series. "To be able to have that same mindset for 140 overs is very difficult, and that is what differentiates a good team from a great team, and I think we showed that today, that is why we are a great team," Gill told the BCCI TV. "Zero for two and then the partnership between me and KL bhai, I think that's what ignited the belief that yes, we can achieve this task. Extremely, extremely happy. To be able to get a draw from the position that we were in yesterday is extremely satisfying," he added. Rahu

Nasser Hussain not pleased with ENG skipper Ben Stokes' last hour antics

Former England captain Nasser Hussain termed Ben Stokes' decision to bring Harry Brook into the attack after India declined his offer to end the fourth Test early as silly, stating that Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar fully deserved their centuries. Jadeja and Washington were batting on 89 and 85 respectively before the start of the last hour of play when England skipper Ben Stokes, aware that a result was out of reach, offered to shake hands. However, with milestones around the corner, the Indian batters refused, which didn't amuse Stokes, who then introduced Brook into the attack to bowl some deliberate full-tosses, allowing both to complete their well-deserved tons. "I didn't have a problem with it. England seemed to have a problem with it. They were a bit tired, tired bowlers so they wanted to get off but two lads worked hard to get to 80s and 90s and they wanted to get Test match hundreds," Hussain said on 'Sky Sports'. "Stokes didn't have to bowl Brook and look silly at

Here's what coach Gambhir said to Washington Sundar before his century

The maiden Test hundred does feel "special" and Washington Sundar, before heading out to bat early on fifth morning of the fourth Test against England, received one message from his coach Gautam Gambhir: "Just fight for the entire day." Washington (101 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out) batted for more than 55 overs to add 203 runs for the fifth wicket and kept India alive in the series with a deserving draw here on Sunday. "This Test hundred feels very special," Washington told Cheteshwar Pujara on JioHotstar. "I just wanted to fight for an entire day and that was the only message given to me by the coach (Gambhir)." Washington, who had started his junior cricket as a specialist batter, was happy that he got an opportunity to bat in the top five. "I was anyway going to bat at No. 5. I was padded up for two sessions. I was very glad that I got that opportunity. If I could bat higher up the order in future, it would be a blessing," the Chennai player said. "The chat that h

Gambhir: Generations will remember what Rishabh Pant did for this team

Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday said the character and foundation of the current Indian team will be built on the remarkable act of courage from Rishabh Pant, who batted in the first innings of the fourth Test with a broken right foot. Pant added crucial first innings runs for the team despite batting with a fractured foot after missing a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes on day one. He managed to get a half-century, helping India post 358 on day two. Pant was not required to bat in the second innings as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar guided India to a morale-boosting draw with a century each to keep the series alive. "Rishabh already, it's been declared that he's out of the series. And one thing I want to say is that the character and the foundation of this team will be built on what Rishabh did for the team and for the country as well," said Gambhir in the post-match media interaction. "Any amount of praise is not enough for him, especially batting with a broken foot. Not

This team will make its own history: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir wants his players to make their own history rather than following anyone from the past including the India head coach himself. And, after a memorable comeback in the Manchester Test, they are moving in that direction. A 188-run stand between captain Shubman Gill and K L Rahul kept India in the fourth Test against England before Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja earned a spirited draw for the visitors with an unbeaten 203-run alliance. Asked whether Gambhir gave a pep talk to the players after day four and made a reference to his match-saving 137 in Napier back in 2009, Gambhir responded in the negative. "Look, the first thing is that I don't remember any of my knocks, that has become history. I think they should make their own history. Honestly, no one in this team will follow anyone or want to follow. They should make their own history. "They want to fight for the common man back home. And the important thing is that the way a lot of people had written us off in