At the close of the second day of the fifth Test at The Oval, India held a slender 52-run lead at 75-2, capitalizing on England's costly fielding lapses to take control of this series decider.
On a rain-interrupted opening day at The Oval, England clawed their way to a strong position, reducing India to 204-6 in 64 overs, but their joy was tempered by a worrying injury to key seamer Chris Woakes.
Ben Stokes says he is ready to push through the pain barrier once more as England prepare for a decisive fifth Test against India at The Oval.
India produced a gritty performance on the final day of the fourth Test in Manchester to force a draw against England, keeping their hopes alive in the series.
Joe Root became the second highest run-scorer in Test history to lead England to a commanding position at the close of play on the third day of the fourth Test against India in Manchester.
India captain Shubman Gill believes England's behaviour during the third Test at Lord's was against the "spirit" of the game, as the hosts went on to win.