The second Test is scheduled to begin in Birmingham from Wednesday.
The match-winning haul at Edgbaston holds a special place for pacer Akash Deep.
Mohammed Siraj produced a stellar display across five gruelling Tests to prove that he possesses both the heart and the craft to lead India's pace battery.
Siraj took a six wicket haul in the first innings and got rid of Zak Crawley in the final hour on day five.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
In every Test match Root plays, the prolific right-hander continues chasing legends and breaking records - and more milestones could be within reach during the second Test against India at Edgbaston.
Yashasvi Jaiswal etched another batting record to his name as he became the joint-fastest Indian to go past 2000 Test runs.
Head coach Brendon McCullum and spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel were seen having a long conversation with Ali.
Former India cricketer Arun Lal believes captain Shubman Gill's patience and self-assurance are rubbing off on the group.
Canadian forward Olivia Smith, 20, is the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier.
Post-lunch, Pant brought up his half-century with a single before launching his third maximum, cementing his reputation as one of the game's most fearless stroke-makers in red-ball cricket.
Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.
A day before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025, several former India cricketers have reportedly pulled out of the fixture, fearing backlash from fans.
India captain Shubman Gill surpassed Rahul Dravid's record for most runs by an Indian batter in a Test series in England.
When asked about his views on the cancelled match between the fierce rivals, Lee addressed the 'tough question' with a neutral stance.
'They can't afford to go 2-0 down so you want your best bowler.'
Glimpses from around India that will make you smile and cry.
This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.
Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in five Tests, ended with 23 wickets and his nine-for in the final Test at the Oval earned India a memorable series levelling six-run win over England.
India coach Amol Muzumdar credited the landmark achievement of clinching a first-ever women's T20I series win over England to the Women's Premier League, saying it has played an "integral part" in the progress of the players.
I expected seam and swing in England but on tracks like these only discipline helps: Akash Deep
How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.
Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test
What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5
Expressing his thoughts on the unpredictability of life, the pacer philosophically said, no one knows what will happen the next moment.
'Hopefully, we can finish this match on a great note.'
'When Bumrah is not bowling, we should go on the defensive and keep them all tied up.' 'Just stop the flow of runs and wickets will fall.'
'I wouldn't bowl to him (Gill) in England, that's for sure.'
'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'
'I think the partnership between me and Washington was very important.'
Pacer Anshul Kamboj has been added to the India squad in England as cover for Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh
Indian captain Shubman Gill and his teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles.
'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'
These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.
John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne, the lead singer of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at 76.
Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.
'Look, when someone comes back into the Test side like he does after a lengthy absence, the pressure is always there, and I think he has handled that very well.'
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.
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