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  Out-of-favour India spinner runs riot in County Championship, takes a 6-wicket haul for Northants

  July 31, 2025 20:30 IST

  The veteran leg-spinner last played for India a couple of years ago and has ceased to be part of the squad since the T20 World Cup last year. However, the 35-year-old continues to ply his trade in domestic cricket in India, including the IPL and on occasional County stints.

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  A series of firsts for KL Rahul: India opener makes his England tour memorable as numbers suggest

  July 31, 2025 20:04 IST

  KL Rahul, for the first time in his Test career, has faced over 1000 balls in a series. He scored over 500 runs and hit multiple centuries in the ongoing five-match series against England, marking a breakthrough red-ball campaign.

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  Rishabh Pant ruled out of DPL, Purani Dilli 6 announce new captain

  July 31, 2025 18:36 IST

  Rishabh Pant is ruled out of DPL 2025 due to a fractured foot suffered in the fourth Test vs England. Purani Dilli 6 have named Vansh Bedi as captain. Pant’s absence is a major blow to both the team and the tournament’s star power.

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  10 away Tests, 3 openers, 4 different players at 3: Why is Abhimanyu Easwaran not being picked?

  July 31, 2025 18:07 IST

  As India named their playing XI for the final game, the Oval Test became the 10th consecutive time when India didn't consider picking Abhimanyu Easwaran. During this period, they tried three different openers, and four different players at number three, but Easwaran continued to miss.

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  Shubman Gill scripts Test history for an Indian captain, shatters Gavaskar's 46-year-old record

  July 31, 2025 18:08 IST

  India lost the toss for the fifth match in a row and were invited to bat first by the England skipper, Ollie Pope. India lost a couple of wickets early before a heavy shower arrived to force an early lunch at the Oval on Thursday.

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  West Indies vs Pakistan Live: When and where to watch WI vs PAK T20 series live on TV and streaming?

  July 31, 2025 17:22 IST

  The West Indies' final international assignment before the Caribbean Premier League will see the Pakistani side arrive on their shores. Both teams will be involved in six white-ball matches, three T20Is and as many ODIs, with the first assignment to take place in Florida.

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  Shubman Gill breaks Gary Sobers' 59-year-old Test record in fifth Test vs England

  July 31, 2025 17:02 IST

  Shubman Gill broke Gary Sobers' 59-year-old record in the fifth Test against England at The Oval. He was tied with the former West Indies captain and needed only one run, which he did in the sixth ball he faced on Day 1.

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  Who will lead India in 5th Test if Shubman Gill goes off the field?

  July 31, 2025 16:42 IST

  India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant is ruled out of the fifth Test against England. So, if captain Shubman Gill goes off the field for a break in the fifth Test, KL Rahul will lead the team as he is named as the designated vice-captain.

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  Shubman Gill joins Kohli in unique list as India lose 15th toss in a row in international cricket

  July 31, 2025 16:40 IST

  India's luck continued to be poor as captain Shubman Gill lost the toss for the fifth consecutive time in this series. Overall, this is their 15th consecutive time that they have lost the toss. With this, Gill has joined Virat Kohli in a unique list.

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  Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing fifth Test against England?

  July 31, 2025 15:51 IST

  India ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the fifth Test against England, being played at the Oval. India made four changes to the playing XI. They are trailing 2-1 in the five-match series and will be hopeful to get the job done and finish the series on level terms.

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  Robin Uthappa slams England opener for his antics on final day of Manchester Test

  July 31, 2025 15:22 IST

  Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa recently came forward and slammed England opener Zak Crawley for his behaviour in the latter stages of the final day of the recently concluded Manchester Test match against India.

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  IND vs ENG Playing XIs: India make four changes as England win toss and bowl

  July 31, 2025 15:15 IST

  The fifth and final Test between England and India got underway today at the Kennington Oval in London. The stand-in captain of the hosts, Ollie Pope, won the toss and England have opted to bowl first on a green deck. India have made four changes to their playing XI. Here are playing XIs:

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  Team India aim to break 16-match winless streak in 5th Test vs England at Oval

  July 31, 2025 14:19 IST

  With the Indian team all set to take on England in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, the side is faced with a daunting challenge ahead of them as their record in the clash has not been fruitful.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin backs Arshdeep Singh's inclusion in India's playing XI ahead of London clash

  July 31, 2025 13:21 IST

  Ravichandran Ashwin recently came forward and opined that star pacer Arshdeep Singh should be included in India's playing XI for the upcoming fifth Test clash at The Oval in London from July 31 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

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  WI vs PAK pitch report: How will surface at Lauderhill in Florida play for first T20I?

  July 31, 2025 13:07 IST

  Pakistan and West Indies will lock horns in the first T20I of the three-match series on August 1. The match will be played Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill in Florida. Here's the pitch report of the venue:

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  PKL 12 schedule announced, tournament to be played from August 29

  July 31, 2025 12:48 IST

  The PKL (Pro Kabaddi League) 12 season had its schedule announced recently. The marquee event will be hosted by four cities across India in 2025 with the season opener set to be held in Vizag on August 29.

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  India vs England Live: When and where to watch IND vs ENG 5th Test live on TV and streaming?

  July 31, 2025 12:26 IST

  The fifth and final Test of the series between India and England is set to get underway today at the Kennington Oval in London. The hosts are 2-1 ahead in the series while India stayed alive after a hard-fought draw in Manchester. Here are live telecast and streaming details of the Test:

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  Shubman Gill opens up on Washington Sundar's late introduction in Manchester Test

  July 31, 2025 10:03 IST

  Star India Test skipper Shubman Gill recently came forward and opened up on the decision to not introduce Washington Sundar into the bowling earlier in the recently concluded Manchester Test match against England.

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  IND vs ENG Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport during 5th Test at The Oval in London?

  July 31, 2025 8:12 IST

  With India all set to take on England in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the weather report and the playing condition for day 1 of the clash at The Oval in London.

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  BCCI announces India U19 squad for Australia tour, Ayush Mhatre retains captaincy spot

  July 31, 2025 7:03 IST

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India U19's squad for the upcoming Australia tour. The two sides will lock horns across three one-day matches and two multi-day matches. Ayush Mhatre has been named captain, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi retaining his spot in the side.

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  ENG vs IND 5th Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for England vs India match at the Oval

  July 31, 2025 7:00 IST

  India will be up against England for the fifth and final Test on what has been a gruelling tour of games, all of them lasting five days. England are leading the series going into the decider and even though India can't win it, they will surely want to go level with the hosts.

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  Matt Henry registers best Test figures for NZ in Zimbabwe, goes past Mills on all-time Kiwi list

  July 31, 2025 1:09 IST

  Matt Henry, the all-format superstar for New Zealand with the ball, was at it again as the Kiwi pacer dismantled the Zimbabwe batting line-up on the first day of the Test series opener, registering figures of 6/39. New Zealand had chopped off the deficit to 57 from 149 by the stumps.

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  ECB completes sale of 6 Hundred franchises, Sunrisers only one with 100 per cent takeover

  July 31, 2025 0:25 IST

  The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) labelled it a 'landmark achievement', with an estimated windfall of half a billion pounds, following the confirmation of the Hundred team sales. Six franchises have been privatised, with the remaining two expected to be done in the coming week.

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  IND vs ENG 5th Test pitch report: How will surface at the Oval in London play?

  July 30, 2025 23:55 IST

  India will be up against England in the fifth and final Test at the Oval, starting Thursday, July 31. The series stands at 2-1 in England's favour and hence, both teams have a lot to play for in the decider.

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  No Bumrah, one debutant among 4 changes? Predicting India's likely XI for 5th Test against England

  July 30, 2025 22:34 IST

  England have already confirmed their playing XI for the fifth and final Test at the Oval, with four changes and the Indian side could have as many changes too. England are 2-1 ahead in the series, and India would be keen to get to a stalemate at the end of a long series.

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  Shubman Gill hints at Test debut for Arshdeep Singh in series decider against England at the Oval

  July 30, 2025 21:56 IST

  Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was on the heels of his Test debut in Manchester last week, but it seems the Oval might be it, if the Indian captain Shubman Gill's words were anything to go by. India will aim to level the series at the Oval after drawing the Manchester Test.

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  'Don't know why he didn't let us look at pitch': Gill reacts to India head coach-Oval curator tussle

  July 30, 2025 21:01 IST

  Indian captain Shubman Gill gave his perspective on the whole pitch inspection fiasco that unfolded at the Oval on Tuesday, two days before the beginning of the fifth Test. England have already named their XI, making four changes while India too are expected to play around with their combination.

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  Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe's squad for 2nd Test against NZ after serving 3.5-year ban

  July 30, 2025 19:19 IST

  Brendan Taylor was banned for 3.5 years for the delay in reporting an approach for spot-fixing in January 2022 by ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit. Taylor last played a match for Zimbabwe in 2021 and is now set for a return in Test cricket next week.