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Thirty five runs or four wickets means England have a long night staring into the soul, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

A lot of things in England's favour - Root

England still have plenty of batting left to get the 35 runs required to win the series against India on the final day at The Oval, says Joe Root.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

Woakes 'all in' on helping England win - Root

All-rounder Chris Woakes is "all in" on helping England secure a series win over India despite a shoulder injury, says Joe Root.

Jasprit Bumrah News / FirstSportz / August 3

AB De Villiers Admits Jasprit Bumrah Didn’t Trouble Him Much Despite Being 'One of the Greatest Bowlers'

AB de Villiers recently made a surprising admission, revealing that Jasprit Bumrah did not pose a challenge to him during his playing career. This comment came despite de Villiers acknowledging that Bumrah is one of the greatest bowlers to have played for India.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

Root & Brook hit centuries but fifth Test in balance after late wickets

Joe Root and Harry Brook hit respective centuries but bad light and late wickets sees the fifth Test head into a final day with it hanging precariously in the balance.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'He's a legend of English cricket' - Root speaks fondly of Thorpe after tribute

Joe Root reflects on his tribute to former England great Graham Thorpe and gives an update on the condition of Chris Woakes ahead of the fifth day of the fifth Test against India at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

England need 35 to win astonishing final Test

England need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to beat India in an astonishing final Test after a barely believable fourth day was halted by rain and bad light.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'It's game on now' - Root edges behind to leave England six down

Joe Root is dismissed for 105 after he is caught behind off Prasidh Krishna to leave England six wickets down in their chase of 374 to beat India on day four of the fifth and final Test at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'A truly remarkable batsman' - Root hits 39th Test century

Joe Root hits his 39th test century to help England's chase of 374 to beat India on day four of the fifth and final Test at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

Root marks century with tribute to Thorpe

Joe Root marks his 39th century with a tribute to former England batting coach Graham Thorpe in the fifth Test against India at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'Incredible dismissal!' - Brook's bat goes flying as he's dismissed for 111

Harry Brook is caught on 111 after after his bat goes flying into the air as England close in on their run chase of 374 to beat India on day four in the fifth and final Test at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'He's put them in a winning position' - Brook century edges England closer to victory

Harry Brook hits his 10th test hundred in 91 balls to help England close in on their target of 374 to win the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'That sums up India' - Deep kicks Brook drive over rope for four

Akash Deep makes a poor fielding mistake as he kicks a Harry Brook drive over the boundary rope for four as England move towards their target of 374 against India on day four of the fifth Test at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'He's got away with it!' - Siraj carries Brook catch over rope for six

Mohammed Siraj catches Harry Brook on the fine leg boundary but inadvertently steps over the rope on day four of the fifth Test at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'A beauty of a delivery!' - Siraj traps Pope lbw

Ollie Pope is out for 27 after being trapped lbw by Mohammed Siraj leaving England on 106-3 in their chase of 374 against India on day four of the fifth Test at the Oval.

Ben Duckett News / BBC Sport / August 3

'Big wicket' - Krishna removes Duckett early on day four

Prasidh Krishna takes the wicket of Ben Duckett who is caught at slip for 54, leaving England on 82-2 - requiring 292 runs to beat India on day four of the fifth Test at the Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

Smith relishing Hundred experience with Welsh Fire

Australia batter Steve Smith has seen most things during his cricketing career but will have a new experience with Welsh Fire in The Hundred.

Alastair Cook News / BBC Sport / August 3

'India are favourites, but England can chase this' - Cook

India are favourites heading into day four but England can chase down their target of 374 to win the final Test, says ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook.

Ben Duckett News / FirstSportz / August 2

Watch: Akash Deep and Ben Duckett Keep Wholesome Send-Off Tradition Alive

In a reversal of roles, English opener Ben Duckett kept the send-off tradition alive between himself and Akash Deep on the third day of the final Test.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Total Apex Sports / August 2

Jasprit Bumrah to Miss Asia Cup 2025: A Strategic Decision or a Setback?

If there was a bingo card for Indian cricket, “Jasprit Bumrah injury blow” would unfortunately be one of the free spaces. BCCI sources have confirmed that the ace pacer won’t be suiting up for the Asia Cup 2025, leaving cricket fans across the nation with mixed emotions.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 29

Jamie Overton added to England squad for Oval Test

Jamie Overton, the fast bowling all-rounder, has been added to England’s 15-member squad, announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday, for the fifth and final Test match of the ongoing series against India.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 27

Grace Harris 63 leads Surrey to inaugural T20 Blast title

Surrey became the inaugural winners of the women’s T20 Blast, defeating the Birmingham Bears by five wickets with Grace Harris smashing an imperious half-century to crown her side champions.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 27

Surrey win inaugural Women’s T20 Blast with five-wicket win over Bears thanks to Grace Harris 63*

Surrey became the inaugural winners of the women’s T20 Blast, defeating the Birmingham Bears by five wickets with Grace Harris smashing an imperious half-century to crown her side champions.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 26

UAE to Host the 2025 Asia Cup from September 9 to 28

The uncertainty surrounding the Asia Cup’s future is finally over, as it has been confirmed that the tournament will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 25

Babar, Shaheen, and Rizwan Back as US Hosts Pakistan vs. West Indies T20Is

By Mehr Jan In a move that signals a return to full strength, Pakistan have named their squads for the upcoming limited-overs series against the West Indies — and the headline is loud and clear: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are back.