Siraj was the day's hero and India have pulled ahead, but England are not out of the contest by any stretch of imagination.
Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse
Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.
Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.
An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the series against England due to a knee injury.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir hinted pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could play in the must-win fifth and final Test against England.
Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.
Reddy took Thakur's place in Birmingham after the first Test
'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'
Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.
Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday lauded current head coach Gautam Gambhir for his conviction during the gruelling England tour and asked his detractors if they would now "stand up and salute him" for the 2-2 draw.
Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand
Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test
Can the young trio of Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep leave a mark in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series?
Daniel Vettori admitted that a resilient partnership between Indian tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep foiled their plans to enforce a follow-on
'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.
Siraj, who now leads the wicket-takers' chart in the series with 18 scalps, showcased his control and Aaron particularly highlighted the use of his signature delivery.
Rajasthan Royals announced Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara as their head coach for IPL 2026 next year, following the exit of Rahul Dravid from the role.
Saurashtra registered their narrowest T20 victory in terms of runs, edging Karnataka by one run in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Elite Group D match.
'As a nation, we create beautiful content and a high volume of it (films) but we are limited by the number of theatres and screen density.' 'You now have a living-room large screen available to showcase that.'
Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to salvage a crucial draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane
The cricket fraternity lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young opener produced a masterful century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
All eyes were on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who participated in the training session, though his availability for the match is a big doubt.
India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval
India successfully intercepted or neutralized all Pakistani missiles and drones that targeted 15 Indian cities on Wednesday night, according to official sources. The attack, which was launched in response to India's Operation Sindoor, involved the deployment of Barak-8 missiles, S-400 Triumph air defense systems, Akash surface-to-air missiles, and indigenously developed anti-drone equipment. India retaliated with precision strikes on Pakistani territory, destroying an HQ-9 air defense unit in Lahore and damaging key radar infrastructure. The incident highlights the strength of India's air defense capabilities and its ability to project power with surgical precision.
From Jasprit Bumrah's much-anticipated return to the all-rounder conundrum, the playing XI could very well hold the key to seizing control of this historic series.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Test played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.
Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.
Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Mohammed Siraj has emerged as the backbone of the Test pace attack
'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'
Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh
'Kamboj, Bumrah, Siraj -- that's a serious bowling attack.'
Images from Day 5 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Monday.
Ben Stokes seemed to be struggling with problem with his groin on his right side late on the opening day.
'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.'
Lucknow Super Giants are no longer just contenders, they could be IPL 2025's ultimate disruptors.
Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride
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