
Cook falls as England lead passes 400
England batsman Alastair Cook mimicked South Africa’s Jacques Kallis by scoring a century in his final Test innings at The Oval on Monday.
England batsman Alastair Cook mimicked South Africa’s Jacques Kallis by scoring a century in his final Test innings at The Oval on Monday.
The retiring Alastair Cook carried England to a promising 114 for two on day three of the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval on Sunday.
The lower middle order saved India’s blushes as Hanuma Vihari scored a half-century on his Test debut.
The Indian top order failed once again to offer captain Virat Kohli the support he needed to offer resistance to a buoyant England at The Oval.
Jos Buttler continued his fine form for England with an undefeated 63 at lunch on day two of the fifth and final Test against India.
England slipped to a precarious 198 for seven on day one of the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval in London on Friday.
It may be a ‘dead rubber’, but both England and India will want to end the Test series with a win at The Oval, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Cook dodges the axe by retiring ahead of the fifth Test, writes Simon Lewis.
India captain Virat Kohli retained his No 1 spot on the ICC Test batsmen rankings.
England captain Joe Root has heaped praise on recalled off-spinner Moeen Ali for a superb bowling performance that secured the series win against India.
After the loss of Virat Kohli, England snapped up the last six wickets to beat India by 60 runs and take the series 3-1.
Jos Buttler stood strong amid an England collapse to keep his side in the hunt for victory over India.
England lost their fourth wicket straight after lunch to leave them just 65 runs ahead of India with six wickets in hand.
Moeen Ali says he is pleased with England’s position heading into day three of the fourth Test against India.
A brilliant undefeated 132 by Cheteshwar Pujara has given India the lead against England.