ENGLAND CRICKET

Harry Brook

Fifth Test stretches to final day with England needing 35 to beat India

England are just 35 runs away from a remarkable victory over India in the final Test at The Oval, with four wickets remaining after a dramatic fourth day was cut short by bad light and rain.

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Siraj's late strike caps dominant day for India after Jaiswal leads batting charge

India built a formidable second-innings lead on the third day of the final Test against England, led by a battling century from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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India seize edge at The Oval as England's sloppy fielding shifts momentum

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.

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England vs India: England fight back on rain-hit day despite Chris Woakes injury blow

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

England captain Ben Stokes downplays injury concerns ahead of Oval showdown

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.

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Jadeja and Sundar heroics help India salvage draw to keep series alive

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.