Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory at struggling Burnley
India will secure a series victory with a win against England in the third Test beginning in Ranchi on Friday but they must do so without their pace spearhead against a touring side looking to uphold their aggressive style of play.
Chasing a tough target of 490, India were precariously placed at 159 for 4 at stumps.
Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.
England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.
Root rescues England with controlled century in India
In the absence of the injured Ollie Pope, big-hitting Harry Brook has been promoted to No 3 in what is a must-win Test for the hosts.
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
Veteran English seamer James Anderson says his team might be compelled to open with two spinners in the upcoming five-Test series against India as it looks for ways to counter the traditionally spin-friendly conditions in the host country.
All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.
England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.
Rain is expected early on Tuesday before drier conditions and, with Australia requiring a further 174 runs and England needing seven wickets, a classic is brewing.
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Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 4th Test played between India and England in Ranchi on Friday.
An exclusive extract from Richard Zimler's compelling look at the Inquisition in Goa.
England had taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series in India but Ben Stokes and his men let the hosts draw parity in the second Test as all their batters were unable to get big scores.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played in England on Sunday.
India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday, February 25.
Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.
Seamer Ollie Robinson took 5/49 as England skittled South Africa out for 118 on the third day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday, before grinding their way to 154/7 in reply, a lead of 36 runs.
India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
England's Chris Woakes stated that he is "at ease" with the Three Lions' decision to leave him out of the Test team for a series against India, calling it a "fair decision."
For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.
Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.
Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary finished eleventh in the 3000 meters steeplechase final of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest in Hungary on Sunday.
IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.
India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.
Images from Day 3 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's.
As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.
Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB
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Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.
The former England captain expects experienced pacer James Anderdon to be part of England's touring squad for the Test series in India early next year.
Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's in London on Thursday.
England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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