On a day where rain and England's pacers dominated, India's Karun Nair and Washington Sundar held their ground to ensure no more wickets were lost for the team. Despite a delayed start and multiple interruptions in play, the pair successfully navigated their way through the difficult conditions and ended the day with a partnership of 51 runs. With just 64 overs played, tomorrow will be a crucial day for India to capitalize on the slow wicket and post a competitive total against a strong English team.
The highly anticipated semifinal clash between top-ranked chess players Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura at the Esports World Cup 2025 did not disappoint, delivering intense action, drama, and entertainment for the live audience. With Carlsen representing Team Norway and Nakamura representing Team Falcons, a Saudi-based Esports organization, the crowd was heavily in favor of the American Nakamura. However, Carlsen's strategic gameplay and a controversial gesture to hush the audience ultimately led to his victory and a spot in the finals against Nakamura's teammate Alireza Firouzja. Meanwhile, Nakamura will face off against Indian player Arjun Erigais for third place.
On a green top in London, Sai Sudharsan and the Indian batting line-up had a tough first day at The Oval. Sudharsan's dismissal for 38, after facing 108 deliveries, left him shattered as he edged a brilliant delivery from Josh Tongue to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. Before the rain interruptions, India lost captain Shubman Gill to a silly run-out, causing further frustration and struggles for the team.
Young cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal showed his class once again in the fifth Test between India and England at the Oval, scoring an unbeaten 51 runs to give India a 52-run lead at the end of Day 2. Despite England's dropped chances, Jaiswal stayed calm and played some impressive shots to keep India in the driver's seat. India's bowlers, particularly Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, also played a crucial role in bundling out England for 247.
On the second day of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval, Mohammed Siraj paid tribute to late England legend Graham Thorpe by wearing a headband. This gesture not only won hearts, but Siraj also showcased his brilliant fast bowling skills with a four-wicket haul. His impressive performance not only helped India stage a dramatic fightback, but also made him the leading wicket-taker in the series with 18 scalps.
In the ongoing fifth Test between India and England at The Oval, the Indian bowlers dominated the second day of play. Despite impressive fifties from Harry Brook and Zak Crawley, who helped England take a slender lead, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna picked four wickets each to keep the hosts in check. With the series level at 2-2, both teams are fighting for the lead in a thrilling final match.
In a fiery eight-over spell, Mohammed Siraj took three key wickets in the afternoon session, propelling India's fightback against England in the fifth and final Test. By tea, England were trailing India by nine runs, effectively eight down due to an injury to Chris Woakes. The session also saw a heated exchange between Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna, while Prasidh and Siraj's impressive performances led to a total of seven wickets in the session for India.
On Day 2 of the England-India Test match, India struggled in the morning session, getting bowled out for 224 and then conceding a quick 100 runs. However, after lunch, Siraj's remarkable 8-over spell turned things around for India, taking 3 wickets for just 35 runs and setting up the stage for a strong comeback. Prasidh Krishna and Harry Brook also contributed with wickets, with England ending the day at 215/7, trailing India by only 9 runs. The match continues to be an exciting back-and-forth battle between the two sides.
Day 2 of the fifth Test between India and England saw a heated exchange between England's Joe Root and India's Prasidh Krishna. The on-field umpires had to intervene to diffuse the situation. The incident adds to the intensity of the already heated series between the two teams.
In an outstanding performance, England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have equalled a historic opening partnership record set by former West Indies greats Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes. Their aggressive batting helped England make a strong comeback and close the gap against India in the fifth Test. The two openers also shattered the record for most runs by an England opening pair against India, now standing at 984 runs. Despite a fine catch by Ravindra Jadeja, Crawley's 64 off 57 balls and Duckett's 43 put the hosts in a strong position before their partnership was broken at 92 runs. India, earlier bowled out for 224, struggled against England's Gus Atkinson who took a brilliant five-wicket haul.
Team India's fiery pacer Mohammed Siraj and England's opening batsman Ben Duckett got into a heated argument on Day 2 of the fourth Test match at Old Trafford. The incident adds to the already simmering tensions between the two sides, as both teams fight for dominance in the series. Siraj had been previously involved in an altercation with Zak Crawley in the last Test, and this latest incident could bring unwanted scrutiny onto the Indian pacer. Despite his fiery spirit, Siraj was unable to contain the English openers' explosive partnership, which put them in a strong position on Day 2.