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Prasidh Krishna (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: India pacer Prasidh Krishna downplayed his on-field exchange with Joe Root, calling it “just good banter” after a fiery second day in the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Friday, where India clawed their way back into the contest thanks to an inspired bowling…

Mohammed Siraj appeals during day two of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for Surrey CCC) TimesofIndia.com in London: “Mohammed Siraj has one muscle that’s bigger than anyone else… his heart.” These were the words of Varun Aaron during commentary but these were the sentiments of everyone watching…

Jofra Archer, Joe Root and Jamie Smith of England take part in a minute’s applause for ex England player and coach Graham Thorpe (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval saw a powerful and moving tribute to the late Graham Thorpe. As the players…

Mohammed Shami and Vaibhav Suryavanshi India’s veteran seamer Mohammed Shami has been selected for the East Zone 15-member squad for the upcoming 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, with Ishan Kishan appointed as captain and Abhimanyu Easwaran as vice-captain. The tournament, scheduled from August 28 to September 15, will mark the beginning of the Indian domestic cricket season.Shami,…

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena and KL Rahul had a heated exchange on Day 2 of the 5th Test (Images via X/@StarSportsIndia & Getty Images) Tensions boiled over on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval, with a heated exchange between Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root at the centre…

Joe Root of England (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Joe Root added another major milestone to his incredible Test career on Day 2 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval. With his 29-run knock, Root went past Sachin Tendulkar to become the third-highest run-scorer in home Tests.Most runs at home venues in Tests7578…

Ben Duckett of England plays a scoop shot for six (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri criticised India’s bowling performance during the second day of the final Test against England at The Oval, as England dominated the proceedings reaching 109/1 at lunch. After India managed to add only 20 runs to…

Akash Deep of India celebrates after dismissing Ben Duckett of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s Akash Deep brought an end to England’s blistering opening partnership with a moment of drama and aggression. After being reverse-scooped for a six earlier in the session, the pacer had the last laugh when he dismissed Ben Duckett…

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo/Jon Super) Indian cricket team’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate revealed that pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah had made himself available for only three of the five Tests in England, and the team management respected his decision considering his workload. This statement came after day one of the series-deciding fifth Test against…

Chris Woakes of England (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Chris Woakes is unlikely to take further part in the ongoing fifth Test against India at The Oval after sustaining a shoulder injury on Day 1. The England all-rounder landed awkwardly while diving to save a boundary late on Thursday and was seen clutching his left…