TEST CRICKET

Ollie Pope

England fight back against India fuelled by Ollie Pope's defiant century

Ollie Pope produced a determined century to steady as England rallied back against India on Day Two of the first Test at Headingley.

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Ollie Pope's resilience keeps England afloat against India at close of Day 2

England ended Day 2 of the first Test against India at Headingley on 209 for 3, still trailing by 262 runs but buoyed by a magnificent unbeaten century from Ollie Pope.

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Shubman Gill's glorious ton steers India to commanding start against England at Headingley

India's new captain Shubman Gill led from the front with an unbeaten 127, guiding his side to a commanding 359-3 on an action-packed opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley.

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England name starting XI for first India Test at Headingley

England have confirmed their starting XI for the opening Test against India at Headingley on Friday, with pace duo Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse returning to the side in the only changes from the recent win over Zimbabwe.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada willing to give everything for South Africa after historic WTC final win

Kagiso Rabada called South Africa's World Test Championship final victory over Australia "special" and forged through belief, grit, and brotherhood.

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne: Proteas will be a 'good challenge' for Australia

Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will need to be at their best to defend their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa at Lord's next week.