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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 4 - The Untold Story

Gus Atkinson shines but inconsistent England fail to punish India at Oval

India scrapped to 204 for six in bowler-friendly conditions.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

England suffer major blow after Chris Woakes ruled out against India

India ended a rain-affected day one of the fifth Test on 204-6 as England lost a key piece of their bowling attack to injury

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Gus Atkinson makes impact on England return but rain blights opening day

Atkinson was England’s liveliest performer as India reached 85 for three on day one.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

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England fail to make the most of the conditions after winning toss in decider

India lost only two wickets in a morning session ended eight minutes early by heavy rain.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

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’ 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

Pietersen defends Stokes over criticism of reaction after India delayed Test draw

England have been condemned in India and Australia for ‘petulance’ after Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja refused to end the fourth Test early

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025

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England pegged back despite Ben Stokes’s brilliance as fourth Test hangs in the balance

After the exhilaration of Ben Stokes’s first Test century in two years, England are pegged back in a frustrating end to the fourth day

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Harry Brook drops the devilry but takes catch before India keep eye on the ball

What was meant to be an ill-tempered fourth Test has turned into a smiley affair in the England outfield

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

Gill and Rahul dig in to lead India fightback after Stokes hits England ton

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul were defiant after India lost two wickets in the first over to reduce England’s lead to 137 on the fourth day of the fourth Test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

India hit back after Ben Stokes lifts England’s hopes of wrapping up Test series

The tourists have reason to believe they can see out the final day of the fourth Test and set up a Kia Oval decider next week.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul hold up England’s push for fourth-Test victory

The England skipper had been without a three-figure score since the 2023 Ashes.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Ben Stokes hits century as England take stranglehold on India Test

Stokes added 141 to his first-innings five for 72.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 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

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The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Rishabh Pant will be missed – India’s hobbling hero defies pain to show true value

The India vice-captain’s absence could be a huge blow for the tourists and their quest to overturn a 2-1 deficit against England in the five-match series

International Business Times UK · Jul 24, 2025

Rishabh Pant's Injury Video Raises New Questions: What's Next for Team India's Strategy?

Rishabh Pant's injury video goes viral as India await scan results. His absence could force major changes to India's Test strategy in Manchester.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

India face anxious wait over scan results on Rishabh Pant’s right foot

Pant inside-edged a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes’ yorker flush on to his boot.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Old Trafford chaos as Lancashire try to woo India but forget local fans

County apologise to visitors who struggled to get into ground on first day of fourth Test because of problems at the gates

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Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025

India handed major Rishabh Pant injury scare on tight opening day of fourth Test with England

Pant driven off the field in a golf buggy after being hit on the foot

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Liam Dawson’s triumphant return to the Test cricket fold underlines issue at heart of selection

The spinner is handed a fourth cap more than eight years after last Test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Rishabh Pant’s wounded foot trips up India’s solid start against England in fourth Test

India’s Rishabh Pant was driven off on a golf buggy and left nursing a suspected broken foot having attempted a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

England battle to keep India in check on opening day of fourth Test

Ben Stokes claimed two for 47 after being seduced into bowling first by the overheads.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Liam Dawson ends long wait for Test wicket as England make inroads after lunch

India were 149 for three at tea.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

India openers make strong start after England opt to bowl first in fourth Test

Shubman Gill calling incorrectly was India’s 14th straight loss at the toss, but the tourists had reached 78 without loss at lunch.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

The short-term England approach that can lift Ben Stokes over major hurdle at Old Trafford

Ben Stokes’ side lead 2-1 heading to Old Trafford, with rain expected in the fourth Test, but two veteran picks could finally bring a series win over India or Australia

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