Cricket

Team India registers narrowest Test win by runs at The Oval

On the fifth and final day, with 35 runs still needed to get for England, pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were extremely relentless, putting pressure and every inch of their effort and body on every ball. The result was, England falling short six runs of the 374-run target, with Siraj taking a five-wicket haul and Prasidh getting four wickets.

2025-08-04T14:02:11.270450+00:00 IST

Stokes hails Woakes' dedication to come out to bat on Day 5

England Test skipper Ben Stokes lauded the right-hand batter Chris Woakes' commitment to come out to bat during the fifth day of the final Test on Monday, which was played at The Oval.

2025-08-04T14:00:52.907193+00:00 IST

Very satisfying to be best batter of England series: Shubman Gill

Gill dominated the series against England, emerging as a top-run-getter with 774 runs at an average of 75.40, with four centuries and a best score of 269. Besides breaking plenty of records with the bat, he also delivered a fine debut outing as a captain and made India dominate England in their own territory for a huge chunk of the series.

2025-08-04T13:36:51.369298+00:00 IST

Siraj reveals Jadeja's message during late resistance at Lord's

India pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj opened up about the heartbreak he endured during the third Test at Lord's and spilt the beans about the message Ravindra Jadeja gave him before the ill-fated moment settled the fate of the contest.

2025-08-04T12:52:09.950796+00:00 IST

"A captain's dream...": Skipper Gill hails Siraj following win

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Gill said, "He (Siraj) is a captain's dream. Coming in five Test matches, every ball, every spell that he bowled gave his all, and every captain, every team wants a player like him. We are very fortunate to have him in that team."

2025-08-04T12:51:33.011699+00:00 IST

"This will rank right at the top…”:   KL Rahul on England series

With India drawing a hard-fought series against England with the final fifth match providing a fitting finale, Indian opener KL Rahul said that the fine quality of cricket played by both sides has answered questions about whether Test cricket will be around or not.

2025-08-04T12:26:56.226569+00:00 IST

Mohammed Siraj breaks silence on costly fielding blunder

Mohammed Siraj broke the silence about his costly fielding blunder, which gave an unprecedented lifeline to Harry Brook on Day 4 of the final Test against England. Despite the catastrophic "game-changing" moment, Siraj revealed that he woke up with a sense of belief in himself to finish the job for the team, which he eventually did.

2025-08-04T12:00:25.914169+00:00 IST

Chase becomes first player to get retired out in T20Is

West Indies batter Roston Chase on Monday became the first player to get retired out during a men's T20I featuring two Full Member teams.

2025-08-04T11:15:08.562183+00:00 IST

Inspirational spells from Siraj, Krishna help India draw series against ENG

With this win, the Shubman Gill-led Team India have started the new era with immense promise, drawing the series 2-2. After England opted to bowl first, India was skittled out for 224, with a Karun Nair century being a standout. Zak Crawley and Harry Brook fifties took England to 247, giving them a slender 23 run lead with four-fer each from Siraj and Krishna. A much better batting display, with standout century from Yashasvi Jaiswal took India to 396, giving them a 373 runs lead. At one point on day four, England was 317/4 thanks to centuries from Root and Brook, but a late surge by pacers Siraj, Krishna and Akash Deep gave India one of their finest Test wins, with Siraj taking a five-wicket haul to cap off a memorable series.

2025-08-04T11:12:51.831743+00:00 IST

A gift from universe: Vansh Bedi on captaining Purani Dilli 6

Purani Dilli 6 skipper Vansh Bedi considers the opportunity to lead the side as a gift from the universe. The young batter said it is a new experience and a proud moment for him to lead a side in the ongoing season 2 of the DPL

2025-08-04T08:02:55.771140+00:00 IST

Mitchell Owen ahead of debut ODI series against Proteas

Owen, an eye-catching inclusion in Australia's ODI squad for the three home ODIs against South Africa starting from August 19. The ODI series follows a three-match T20I series against the same opponents.

2025-08-04T07:38:13.691578+00:00 IST

Anshuman’s stunning fifer marks strong start for ODW in DPL 2025 

Outer Delhi Warriors (ODW) made a spirited debut in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 against fellow newcomers New Delhi Tigers at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-08-04T07:37:06.324721+00:00 IST

Bangar reflects on 3rd session of Day 4 in series decider

The Oval Test is all set to reach the final day on Monday due to rain and bad light interrupting proceedings on day four.

2025-08-04T06:50:34.743201+00:00 IST

Siraj bowled unbelievably well: Varun Aaron

Former Indian seamer Varun Aaron believes Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna delivered high-intensity overs, resulting in key wickets in the third session of the fifth Test on Day 4.

2025-08-04T06:18:54.138182+00:00 IST

Need to be consistent: WI skipper Hope after loss to Pakistan

Fifties from Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub cruise Pakistan to win the third and final T20 against West Indies by 13 runs to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Florida, on Monday.

2025-08-04T05:41:05.066536+00:00 IST

Sahibzada Farhan on his 100 runs stand with Saim Ayub

Fifties from Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub cruise Pakistan to win the third and final T20 against West Indies by 13 runs to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Florida, on Monday.

2025-08-04T05:07:56.818756+00:00 IST

Pakistan clinch T20 series against West Indies

Fifties from Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub cruise Pakistan to win the third and final T20 against West Indies by 13 runs to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Florida, on Monday.

2025-08-04T04:24:42.268376+00:00 IST

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies series

Following a left hamstring strain, Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the third T20I and the next three-game ODI series against West Indies.

2025-08-04T03:13:18.261590+00:00 IST

India bowling coach Morkel reacts to Root's dismissal

India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed his delight about the dismissal of England's talismanic batter Joe Root in the final hour of the fourth day of the gripping fifth Test at The Oval, a player who has given him many "sleepless nights".

2025-08-03T21:25:35.490368+00:00 IST

India bowling coach Morkel lauds "outstanding" Siraj

Bowling coach Morne Morkel had effusive praise in store for "outstanding" Mohammed Siraj, who took the mantle of spearheading India's pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, while "enjoying" the added responsibility during the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England at The Oval.

2025-08-03T21:24:31.445296+00:00 IST

Is it too late to call him out of retirement?" Shashi Tharoor

Despite having England at 106/3 at one point while defending 374, India let the match slip away following a counter-attacking stand by Joe Root and Harry Brook as they scored centuries.

2025-08-03T20:39:02.594021+00:00 IST