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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

England And India Set For Final Push In Gripping Test Series

Both England and India are set to field new-look teams when the decisive fifth and final Test of an enthralling, gruelling, and often spiky series gets underway at the Oval on Thursday.

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025

England vs India: Fifth Test – teams, start, Gambhir, groundsman

India seek to save the five-Test series with England leading 2-1 going into the final match at the Oval in London.

Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025

Shubman Gill says pitch exchange with groundsman was ‘absolutely unnecessary’

Tempers frayed with Lee Fortis seemingly concerned about potential damage to the square.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

India captain Shubman Gill hits back at Oval groundsman over pitch confrontation

India head coach Gautam Gambhir clashed with The Oval’s head groundsman Lee Fortis during practice

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

England And India Fight Fatigue As Gripping Test Series Goes To The Wire

England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign on Thursday, with both teams battling mental and physical fatigue.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025

India’s head coach clashes with Oval staff before fifth Test as tempers flare

India’s increasingly ill-tempered tour of England continued as their head coach, Gautam Gambhir, engaged in an angry exchange with Surrey’s head groundkeeper before the deciding Test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

You’re just the groundsman – India coach Gautam Gambhir in spat with Oval staff

Gambhir was seen sharing terse words with Lee Fortis, Surrey’s lead curator.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

England denied as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar earn India dogged draw in fourth Test

Ben Stokes’ side reached 669 in their first innings before the fourth Test fizzled out

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

England captain Ben Stokes gives clear injury update ahead of fifth Test against India

Stokes has pushed his body to the limits this series

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025