DARK SECRETS: 6 - The Real Truth

England set to face mammoth chase as Rishabh Pant helps India stretch big lead

Pant was unbeaten on 41 and attacking hard as he made the most of a bad drop by Zak Crawley on 10.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

England’s Woakes laments ‘frustrating’ marginal decisions going India’s way

Chris Woakes shared his frustration as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair were saved by umpire’s calls after reviews on day one at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Chris Woakes rues ‘pretty frustrating’ close calls as England denied by India and umpires on opening day

India were the beneficiaries of two borderline decisions as England’s reviews failed to succeed due to the umpire’s call

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal puts India in strong position despite missing out on century

The India opener looked on course for a fourth Test century before England captain Ben Stokes struck just before tea.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Chris Woakes strikes early for England but India reach lunch on 98 for two

Woakes impressed with the new ball on his home ground.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Mystery swirls around Bumrah as unchanged England overlook Archer for second Test

India have yet to decide whether Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the second Test at Edgbaston as England named an unchanged side

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

Jofra Archer waits at least another week for Test return with England unchanged

Archer missed training on Monday to tend to a family emergency and England then confirmed they were keeping the same XI that won the series opener.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Jofra Archer returns to England squad before second Test against India

Fast bowler aiming to make first Test appearance since February 2021 at Edgbaston after Sussex comeback

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

England call Jofra Archer into squad for second Test against India at Edgbaston

Jofra Archer has been fast-tracked into the England Test setup for the India series after coming through his first red-ball match in four years this week

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Headingley hits: A look at England’s thrilling Test tussles in Yorkshire

England produced another memorable Test victory at the Leeds venue.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025