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Star attractions absent as scheduling stymies blockbuster Test finale

With England looking to win the first ever Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and India still able to share the spoils, the loss of three headliners is suboptimal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Ben Stokes ruled out of crunch fifth Test with India: ‘The risk was way too high’

The England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury while Jofra Archer is being rested

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Ben Stokes’ handshake row is a distraction – this England decision will decide India series

Ben Stokes sparked controversy by offering to shake hands before India’s Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja could reach their centuries, but, as Richard Jolly details, a series of bigger issues await England before the fifth Test at the Oval on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

India pair Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja dent England’s hopes of victory

The two all-rounders both reached half-centuries as India wiped out a 311-run first-innings deficit to lead by 11 heading into the final session.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

Shubman Gill dismissed for century as England push for final-day win in fourth Test

India trail England by 88 runs at lunch on the final day at Old Trafford

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2025

Jofra Archer dismisses centurion Shubman Gill as England chase victory

India ended the session on 223 for four – still trailing by 88.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

India’s Pant defies injury but England control of fourth Test

India’s injured Rishabh Pant hits 54 after surprise return before England takes control of fourth Test.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025

Stokes and Archer: bowling dream team combine to show England what could be

Six months ago these scenes were a distant fantasy but injury-hit duo’s display against India offered a glimpse into the future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Ben Stokes claims first five-wicket haul since 2017 as England bowl India out for 358

England captain helps side take charge on second day of fourth Test with India

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

The Ben Stokes revival spearheading England’s charge at Old Trafford

The day after Liam Dawson rolled back the years with a vintage display, Ben Stokes’s five-for echoed his own golden age

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025