India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
Preview:England vs. India Fifth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the Fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston, including predictions, team news and a sum-up of the series so far.
Jun 29, 12:03
 Ravi Shastri during the ICC Cricket Committee meeting at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 30, 2012
Ravi Shastri intends to stand down after an India Twenty 20 World Cup win
The head coach does not want to outstay his welcome.
Sep 17, 21:27
 India's Virat Kohli and India's Axar Patel celebrate after England's Dawid Malan was run out on September 6, 2021
Q&A: Can England bounce back to level series in fifth Test against India?
The final Test gets under way at Old Trafford on Friday.
Sep 7, 14:05
 India's Virat Kohli and India's Axar Patel celebrate after England's Dawid Malan was run out on September 6, 2021
Virat Kohli says India's bowling performance among top three of his captaincy
It was a display of skill and discipline on a pitch that England were sure had flattened out and there were plenty of heroes.
Sep 6, 18:13
 India's Virat Kohli and India's Axar Patel celebrate after England's Dawid Malan was run out on September 6, 2021
England on verge of defeat after afternoon slump against India
Six wickets were lost in the session, including that of Joe Root.
Sep 6, 14:57
 India's Virat Kohli and India's Axar Patel celebrate after England's Dawid Malan was run out on September 6, 2021
England suffer difficult morning in pursuit of record total
Rory Burns and Dawid Malan were dismissed while only 54 runs were added.
Sep 6, 12:19
 Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed give England hope in record-breaking chase
The opening pair shared an unbroken stand of 77 in pursuit of 368.
Sep 5, 18:01
 India's Shardul Thakur in action on September 5, 2021
Rishabh Pant and Shardul Thakur knock stuffing out of England on fourth day
England fell flat after lunch as Pant and Thakur piled on 100 in 155 morale-sapping balls.
Sep 5, 14:55
 Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
England fight their way back into contention against India on fourth morning
The pendulum swung England's way on Sunday as India reached lunch on 329 for six.
Sep 5, 12:27
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Pitch invader arrested after collision with Jonny Bairstow at the Oval
Daniel Jarvis infiltrated the ground for the third time in the England-India series.
Sep 3, 16:45
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ECB security measures under question after latest 'Jarvo' pitch invasion
YouTube prankster Daniel Jarvis has now breached the field of play in each of the last three Tests between England and India.
Sep 3, 14:26
 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
 Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
Four-wicket Chris Woakes could not wait to return to England Test side
For the first time since last August the Warwickshire all-rounder was part of the England XI.
Sep 2, 19:03
 Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
Chris Woakes back with a bang for England as bowlers dominate at the Oval
Chris Woakes took four of the 13 wickets to fall on the opening day of the fourth Test against India.
Sep 2, 18:01
 Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
Chris Woakes stars as England dismiss India for 191 at the Kia Oval
The seamer took four for 55.
Sep 2, 16:33
 Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
England keep the pressure on India as Chris Woakes and Ollie Robinson impress
The tourists lost six wickets in two sessions, with Virat Kohli's 50 the only resistance of note.
Sep 2, 15:08
 Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
Chris Woakes quickly into the groove on Test comeback
The England seamer took the wicket of Rohit Sharma in the fourth Test at the Oval.
Sep 2, 12:17
 England's Joe Root celebrates after winning the match on August 28, 2021
England captain Joe Root hits top spot in ICC Test batting rankings
He has scored six centuries since the turn of the year including three in the current series with India.
Sep 1, 08:47
 India captain Virat Kohli talks off after being caught against England on August 28, 2021
Captain Virat Kohli says India relish having their ability questioned
Virat Kohli's side were thrashed by an innings and 76 runs at Headingley as England levelled the LV= Insurance Series 1-1 in dominant fashion.
Aug 29, 10:52
 India captain Virat Kohli talks off after being caught against England on August 28, 2021
Virat Kohli puts India defeat down to 'bizarre' first innings batting collapse
India were bowled out for 78 and never recovered as England went on to win by an innings and 76 runs.
Aug 28, 14:23
 India's Rohit Sharma celebrates his half century with Cheteshwar Pujara on August 27, 2021
India batters battle back strongly to dent England victory bid
Cheteshwar Pujara recovered his best form as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also impressed.
Aug 27, 17:35
 England's Rory Burns celebrates his half century with Haseeb Hameed on August 25, 2021
England enjoy perfect opening day at Headingley to dominate India
Not since Melbourne 2010 had England's openers single-handedly overtaken an opposition total.
Aug 25, 17:54
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
England skittle India for 78 on second anniversary of Ben Stokes' Ashes heroics
India were wiped out in just over 40 overs having surrendered their last six wickets for 30.
Aug 25, 14:15
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson claims three big wickets to hand England initiative in third Test
James Anderson had them 21 for three at one point.
Aug 25, 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
 India's Ajinkya Rahane celebrates after reaching a century during play on the first day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 17, 2014
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane happy that people are talking about him
Idle talk about his potential to take the reins from Virat Kohli on a more permanent basis has turned into scrutiny over his place in the XI.
Aug 23, 17:41
 Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root remains upbeat despite Mark Wood joining England's lengthy injury list
The Durham quick misses the third Test against India, starting at Headingley on Wednesday, due to a shoulder injury.
Aug 23, 13:50
 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
 England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England's Moeen Ali predicts new-ball battle on final day of second India Test
Day four ended with everything to play for at the home of cricket.
Aug 15, 18:51
 England's Moeen Ali celebrates the wicket of India's Mohammed Shami on August 13, 2021
Mark Wood and Moeen Ali combine to raise England's hopes of victory
India struggled to 181 for six at the end of day four, a lead of 154.
Aug 15, 17:33
 Cheteshwar Pujara in action for India on September 10, 2018
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane dig in to frustrate England at Lord's
The duo helped India battle back to reach 105 for three at tea - a lead of 78.
Aug 15, 15:03
 England's Mark Wood celebrates with Joe Root after taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma on August 15, 2021
Advantage England after absorbing fourth morning at Lord's
India wiped out England's lead but at the loss of three wickets.
Aug 15, 12:26
 England's Ollie Robinson pictured on June 2, 2021
Ollie Robinson: Virat Kohli dismissal could give England a bit of momentum
The India captain was removed for 42 on the opening day of the second Test.
Aug 12, 20:31
 Virat Kohli pictured against England in March 2021
Virat Kohli pinpoints Moeen Ali as England danger man
The 34-year-old all-rounder was recalled to the England squad after last week's draw at Trent Bridge.
Aug 11, 13:41
 England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Joe Root welcomes return of 'confident' Moeen Ali for second Test with India
The all-rounder has been added to England's squad at Lord's.
Aug 10, 14:03
 England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England recall Moeen Ali for second Test against India
The all-rounder has been added to the squad for the match at Lord's.
Aug 10, 09:35
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson affords himself a smile after snaring Virat Kohli for nought
England paceman rarely lets his emotions show.
Aug 5, 19:21
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson wins battle with Virat Kohli as England fight back
England's veteran new-ball bowler dismissed the India captain first ball at Trent Bridge.
Aug 5, 14:51
 Virat Kohli pictured against England in March 2021
Virat Kohli aware England's batsmen might have 'scarring' ahead of India Test
Virat Kohli celebrated a 3-1 series win on home turf as Joe Root's tourists failed to get to grips with turning surfaces.
Aug 3, 13:50
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