Paine to have neck surgery as Ashes loom
Australia Test captain Tim Paine will undergo surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck, but is confident of being fit for the opening Test of the Ashes series against England.
England to host New Zealand, South Africa for Tests in 2022
England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule.
Buttler, Leach return for 5th Test against India
England have recalled left-arm spinner Jack Leach and wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler to the squad for the final Test against India as they seek to level the five-match series.
Bumrah glad to reward Kohli’s faith as India overpower England
Jasprit Bumrah was glad of his internal “ammunition” after a superb display of reverse-swing bowling helped India defeat England by 157 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday.
Three things we learned from the 4th Test between England and India
India beat England by 157 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday, taking all 10 of the home side’s second-innings wickets on the last day.
India crush England to take series lead
India overwhelmed England by 157 runs to win the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
RECAP: England vs India (4th Test, Day 5)
Keep track of the live action on day five as England take on India in the fourth Test at The Oval, with the series all square at 1-1.
Steyn’s legacy is far more than wickets
Dale Steyn’s standing as one of the game’s greatest fast bowlers is indisputable. Yet his greatness extends beyond that and was rooted in his ability to retain an identity that wasn’t corrupted by what he did professionally, writes RYAN VREDE.
How a horse and an elephant helped India win first Test in England
When England and India meet at the Oval for the fourth Test on Thursday, it will be just over 50 years since India’s triumph at the south-London ground saw them to a first match and series win on English soil.
Highlights: Anderson rips through India top order
England put in a dominant all-round performance on day one of the third Test against India at Headingley, bowling the visitors out cheaply before ending the day’s play with a 42-run lead.
Talking points: England vs India, 3rd Test
India head into the third Test against England at Headingley, starting on Wednesday, 1-0 up in the five-match campaign following a dramatic 151-run win after a dominant display on the last day at Lord’s.
Proteas are some way off world’s best Test sides
The series between England and India has highlighted the gulf that exists between the Proteas and the format’s elite, writes RYAN VREDE.
Throwback: Steyn’s stunning five-for vs India (2011)
Look back at highlights from an incredible spell of swing bowling from Proteas great Dale Steyn during the third Test against India at Newlands in 2011.
India’s pace attack has banished ghosts of the past
For an India pace attack to be at the heart of beating England at Lords spoke volumes of their rise in Test cricket. India’s fearless investment in them has reaped massive reward, writes RYAN VREDE.
Highlights: India claim thrilling win
Check out the highlights of day 5 at Lord’s that saw India clinch an unlikely victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series against England.
