'There will be things that happen between the two teams but both teams know there's a line you can't cross but it's not really been troubled too much'
Sunil Gavaskar slams England's 'fake bravado' after Manchester draw
As India head into a series-deciding fifth Test, questions over Gambhir's tactics and temperament are growing louder.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels Zak Crawley's time-wasting tactics at the end of the third day in the ongoing third Test was "as good a piece" he has ever seen, but said India can't complain as the visitors employed the same approach on the second day at Lord's.
It was a dramatic end to day three of the third Test with opener Zak Crawley using the delaying tactic to ensure England only played one over
After a cautious start, Crawley and Duckett punished the straying Indian bowlers with an array of crisp boundaries. The pair blunted the new ball and raced to 77 without loss at tea.
In the team's first session ahead of the third Test, Bumrah seemed to be good spirits, constantly chatting with fellow teammates and at times with the travelling Indian media.
Stokes, 34, underwent a successful operation on as torn hamstring in December followed by a rigorous physical fitness programme during which he lost 10 kilograms in weight.
Joe Root was on 36 and digging in when Mohammed Siraj angled one in that rapped him square on the pads. The Indians went up in unison. But umpire Paul Reiffel stood his ground.
The duo tied the knot among close family and friends, at Athiya's actor father Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala.
'I told Jassi bhai, If I take five wickets, who should I hug?'
Rahul bemoans batting failures in ODI loss to South Africa
'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.'
Abhishek Sharma opened up about a small but meaningful habit-pulling out a chit from his pocket after scoring a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Across the first Test at Leeds, which India lost by five wickets, the visitors were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs.
Pathan expressed his admiration for Bumrah but acknowledged that he has to give his all and put in extra effort if the situation demands it.
Star Sports, the official broadcasters in India, tweeted a clip of Brook playing mind games with Krishna.
Jaiswal (87) became the first Indian batter dismissed between (80 to 99) at Birmingham.
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
Delhi Capitals' marquee signing KL Rahul is expected to miss the first two matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season
'Most of the batters performed. I would say that is a very good sign going forward. Apart from this you have got three quality batters who are not even part of the squad -- Shreyas (Iyer), Sarfaraz (Khan) and (Devdutt) Padikkal.'
Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar
Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse
Gautam Gambhir seemed in no mood to laud individual brilliance like the twin hundreds by Rishabh Pant
I would hope that India stick by him, at least another couple of games, just to give him a run at No.3, feels former England captain Michael Vaughan.
Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.
'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.
'It's exciting to be part of the game when he's at the crease'
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.
LSG skipper KL Rahul said Mayank had complained of slight pain in his sides.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
Ahead of the 2nd Test starting on Wednesday, July 2, former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had some advice for Gill, as the visitors look to level the five-match Test series.
Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5
KL Rahul is optimistic about India's chances in the upcoming World Cup
India and England players will push their tired bodies on the line with everything to play for in the fifth and final Test starting at The Oval on Thursday
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.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.
Rahul said his strong preparations during the rehabilitation period at the NCA helped him prepare for his return.
Here are the crunch moments that were series-defining and the contributions of the players who came of age during the English summer.
England bowling coach Tim Southee praised the depth and quality of the Indian Test side after a commanding performance by the visitors on Day 1
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