England's Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope in action against India on September 3, 2021
Ollie Pope impresses again on home ground as England claim lead against India
Surrey batsman Pope was unbeaten on 74 at tea on his home ground.
Sep 3, 15:04
England's Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope in action against India on September 3, 2021
Ollie Pope and Jonny Bairstow fight back after India take early wickets
England were 62 for five before the pair cam together at the Oval.
Sep 3, 12:16
Virat Kohli pictured against England in March 2021
Virat Kohli: England 'provoked' India into match-winning reaction in second Test
India claimed a see-saw contest at the home of cricket by 151 runs, taking the bragging rights following an extended war of words in the middle.
Aug 24, 15:53
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root takes responsibility for England's loss to India at Lord's
The captain said he would learn from mistakes in field placing on the final day of the 151-run defeat.
Aug 16, 19:28
India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
India beat England after gripping final day at Lord's
The hosts were reduced to clinging for dear life in their second innings, losing with 8.1 overs left of the second Test.
Aug 16, 17:48
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
England left to rely on Joe Root once more as India eye unlikely victory
The hosts were reduced to 67 for four at tea.
Aug 16, 15:11
India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
England's hopes fade as Mohammed Shami leads unlikely India counter-attack
India declared on 298 for eight declared in their second innings.
Aug 16, 12:23
England's Moeen Ali celebrates the wicket of India's Mohammed Shami on August 13, 2021
James Anderson spearheads England fightback as India lose seven wickets for 88
James Anderson finished with five for 64 as India, 276 for three overnight, were bowled out for 364.
Aug 13, 14:07
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Classy century from captain Joe Root sets up thrilling Test finale for England
Joe Root went toe to toe with India's pedigree pace attack and came away with a stylish 109.
Aug 7, 18:14
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
England's hopes rest on Joe Root as captain nears century at Trent Bridge
Captain is keeping England in the fight.
Aug 7, 15:15
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root and Dom Sibley stand firm as England wipe out India lead
The hosts were 119 for two at lunch on day four at Trent Bridge, leading by 24 runs.
Aug 7, 12:25
England's Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant on August 6, 2021
Ollie Robinson five-for helps England limit India damage
The tourists were dismissed for 278 on day three at Trent Bridge.
Aug 6, 15:49
England's Joe Root and teammates pictured on August 4, 2021
Disappointing day for England's batsmen as India start series in style
The tourists took control on day one at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 17:52
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England captain Joe Root reaches career landmark to frustrate India
The tourists were on top at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 15:08
Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
England take cautious approach in opening session against India
Dom Sibley and Joe Root took England into the lunch break.
Aug 4, 12:19
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India's Mayank Agarwal to miss first England Test with suspected concussion
The 30-year-old opener was struck on the helmet during training.
Aug 2, 16:29
India's Virat Kohli reacts after losing his wicket on July 10, 2019
Virat Kohli insists India are unfazed by England's pink ball prospects
The third Test at Ahmedabad will be a day-night contest.
Feb 23, 12:23
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England closing in on victory in first Test against India
Joe Root opted not to enforce the follow-on in Chennai and was rewarded as Jack Leach broke through.
Feb 8, 12:01
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England extend lead to 360 after refusing follow-on
The tourists were looking towards 400 before calling time on their second innings.
Feb 8, 09:34
Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
England lose Rory Burns after refusing follow-on against India
The tourists opted to bat again after claiming a 241-run first-innings lead in Chennai.
Feb 8, 08:57
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess, Jofra Archer star as England remain in control against India
The tourists had reduced the home side to 154 for four at tea in reply to 578.
Feb 7, 09:30
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England take control of first Test against India
Joe Root followed up on scores of 228 and 186 in Sri Lanka.
Feb 6, 12:32
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits double century on 100th Test appearance
The England captain led his side to 454 for four at tea on day two against India, with Ben Stokes adding a belligerent 82.
Feb 6, 09:19
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root, Ben Stokes pile pressure on India
Joe Root passed 150 for the third Test in a row as the visitors built a formidable first innings score.
Feb 6, 07:57
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root marks 100th Test appearance with another century against India
Yorkshire batsman is in the form of his career.
Feb 5, 11:10
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root celebrates 100th Test against India
The England captain oversaw four changes for the series opener in India, his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:22
Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns error undermines England's steady start in Chennai
Captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on the occasion of his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:19
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Graham Thorpe: 'Joe Root is a great student of the game'
The England captain is on 99 Test caps heading into the India series.
Jan 29, 13:09
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India cruise past Australia in second Test to level series
Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane hits the winning runs after Australia were bowled out for 200 leaving India needing just 70 for victory.
Dec 29, 09:12
Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
India bowled out for 36 as Australia win first Test
Josh Hazlewood took five for eight to reach 200 Test wickets.
Dec 19, 09:00
England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday 34: Crunch time for England
India confirmed their semi-final place with victory over Bangladesh - can the Three Lions follow suit?
Jul 3, 05:20
India bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket against South Africa on June 5, 2019
Jasprit Bumrah: 'Preparation key to effective yorkers'
The paceman's four Bangladesh victims were all clean bowled.
Jul 2, 21:24
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday 33: India seal semi-final spot
India go through to the semi-finals as Bangladesh crash out of the tournament.
Jul 2, 20:52
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
India book semi-final spot with victory over Bangladesh
Rohit Sharma became only the second player in World Cup history to score four hundreds in the same tournament.
Jul 2, 18:30
Virat Kohli in action for India on June 30, 2019
Kohli and Rohit lead India bid for record World Cup run chase
The duo both scored half-centuries as India chased 338 for victory at Edgbaston.
Jun 30, 15:41
Jonny Bairstow in action for England on June 30, 2019
India need 338 after Bairstow leads England effort at Edgbaston
Roy and Stokes also make decent contributions in crunch World Cup fixture.
Jun 30, 13:40
Jonny Bairstow in action for England on June 30, 2019
Bairstow and Roy give England a flying start against India
Openers on the front foot in key match at Edgbaston.
Jun 30, 11:39
India bowler Vijay Shankar celebrates on June 16, 2019
Vijay Shankar battling to overcome toe injury for India
India will move a step closer to a place in the World Cup semi-finals with victory over Afghanistan.
Jun 21, 16:23
India bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket against South Africa on June 5, 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday seven highlights as South Africa lose again
Australia take on West Indies in a much-anticipated contest.
Jun 6, 08:27
India bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket against South Africa on June 5, 2019
India leave South Africa on brink of early World Cup exit
The Proteas are on the brink of elimination.
Jun 5, 19:14
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