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England might be favourites had they taken their chances on a chaotic day of 15 wickets

Only two days into this fifth and final Test, England are facing a gloves-off battle against a pumped-up Indian team desperate for what they regard as the just deserts of a series draw.At lunch on the fourth day in Manchester, England…

Ben Stokes once again delivers when England need it most on tight first day – as India’s

It was quarter to six on a slow-moving day in Manchester when Ben Stokes did what he has done so often, and gave England the pick-me-up they desperately craved.Sai Sudharsan had reached a patient but classy 61 on his return to India’s…

India bowler Mohammed Siraj gives England batsman Ben Duckett fiery send off before pair

By YASEEN ZAMAN Published: 07:45 EDT, 13 July 2025 | Updated: 07:45 EDT, 13 July 2025    <!-- India's Mohammed Siraj…

Bazball’s nine biggest blunders: Where do Edgbaston, Shoaib Bashir and the reverse theory

England’s Bazballers have given their fans some amazing moments since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum joined forces in 2022.Following a harrowing run of one win in 17 Tests under Joe Root and Chris Silverwood, the Bazball era has…

After Surrey racked up 820-9 it’s time to end this County Championship Kookaburra farce…

Former England coach on the week that proved the experiment has failed... it's simply not producing a fair contest for players or entertainment for fansSubscribe to Mail+ to read the best cricket coverage throughout the…

England must not rush back Jofra Archer for the second India Test – the fast bowler’s

Archer has not played a Test in more than four years due to his injury issuesHe returned to action for Sussex in the week but should not play at EdgbastonEngland go into the second Test 1-0 up after a thrilling win at…

England make Jofra Archer decision for second Test against India after fast bowler

Archer has not played a Test match in more than four years amid several injuriesHis county coach Paul Farbrace had urged England to resist urge to call him upEngland go into the second Test with a 1-0 lead after a thrilling…

Ben Stokes the man is threatening to overtake Stokes the cricketer: This is what he must

The news that Ben Stokes has not touched alcohol since January 2 was both reassuring and a sign of the times.England’s Test captain – 34 in June – is determined not to hasten his retirement by punishing his body off the field as well as…

RIP the Spirit of Cricket: England’s ludicrous ‘Bootgate’ showed their hypocrisy…

RIP the Spirit of Cricket. You had your moments, and you came in handy when England moaned about the stumping of Jonny Bairstow by Alex Carey at Lord’s last summer.But the sight of Matthew Potts changing a boot as England tried…

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