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By Shah Faisal England began the third day at Old Trafford with a clear mission: to erase India’s first-innings total of 358 and build a lead strong enough to seize control of the Test match and, thus, the series.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Catchin' Sachin - Joe's route to 15,921

The race is on for Joe Root to catch Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's most prolific batter, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Ben Stokes News / BBC Sport / July 25

England captain Stokes 'good to go', says Pope

England captain Ben Stokes will be "good to go" on day four of the fourth Test against India having suffered with cramp during the third day, says Ollie Pope.

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.

Alastair Cook News / BBC Sport / July 25

Root could become the greatest Test batter of all-time - Cook

BBC Sport's Alison Mitchell, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook discuss Joe Root's approach to international cricket and how the former England captain could become "the greatest batter of all time."

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three

Joe Root's masterful 150 took him up to second on the all-time Test run-scorers' list and gave England complete control over India at the end of day three of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Middlesex wear down Northants to seal innings win

Middlesex eventually wear down a resilient Northamptonshire to seal an emphatic innings win on the final day of their County Championship match.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Root passes Ponting as England dominate India

Joe Root's masterful 150 puts him second on the all-time Test run-scorers' list and gives England complete control over India at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Surrey one point clear at top after Yorkshire draw

County champions Surrey are one point clear at the top of the Division One table after an inevitable draw with Yorkshire at Scarborough.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Hartley helps Lancs to nine-wicket win over Glos

Man of the match Tom Hartley produces another career-best performance to propel Lancashire to a hard-earned nine-wicket victory over Gloucestershire.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Brilliant Bears pull of thrilling win over Pears

Warwickshire complete the third highest run chase in their history as they score 396-3 to beat local rivals Worcestershire at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Can a batter have a runner in Test cricket?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the rules on runners in Test cricket.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Organ century helps Hampshire to draw with Notts

Hampshire's Felix Organ scores his fourth County Championship century to avoid any final day excitement for title-chasing Nottinghamshire at Utilita Bowl.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Root reaches century as England begin to build lead

Watch the best shots as Joe Root reaches his thirty eighth Test century as England lead India by 17 runs with a score of 375-4 on day three of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Ahmed's 13-144 helps leaders Leics thump Derbyshire

Career-best match figures of 13-144 from Rehan Ahmed helps Division Two leaders Leicestershire beat Derbyshire.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Health professionals failed Thorpe - inquest

The ex-cricketer's wife said his mental health declined after losing his job as a batting coach.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

'Two mistakes' - Sundar removes Pope and Brook after lunch

Washington Sundar ends Ollie Pope's 71 run innings before dismissing Harry Brook for three shortly after the lunch interval as England fall to 349-4 on day three of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Captain Carlson guides Glamorgan to win over Kent

Glamorgan boost their bid for promotion as they beat Kent by five wickets to climb to second place in County Championship Division Two.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

'One of the finest!' - Root becomes third-highest Test run scorer in history

Watch the moment Joe Root overtakes Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid to become the third all time leading Test run scorer on day three of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 25

Essex wrap up innings victory at Sussex

Essex claim the final three wickets they need to wrap up an innings and 39 run victory over Sussex in the County Championship.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 24

Ben Stokes, Duckett, Crawley Push India to the Ropes at Old Trafford

By Shah Faisal Manchester, July 24, 2025 — In a day that combined valiant grit and unrelenting dominance, Ben Stokes and England’s openers flipped the script of the fourth Test in Manchester.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 24

Markram, Bavuma Back in the Saddle for South Africa’s White-Ball Showdown in Australia

By Mehr Jan South Africa is reloading with its leadership duo back in charge. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma are set to captain the T20I and ODI squads,

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 24

Rishabh Pant in Doubt for Remainder of England Series After Foot Fracture

By Shah Faisal Pant sustained the injury while attempting a reverse sweep off a full delivery from Chris Woakes during the second session on Day 1. The ball took an inside edge and struck him flush on the foot.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / FirstSportz / July 23

50 Years Later, Yashasvi Jaiswal Rewrites Indian Record at Old Trafford

Yashasvi Jaiswal once again shattered a new record, becoming the first Indian opener after 51 years to score a half-century in a Test innings at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 22

Upside-Down cakes in Metroland as Williamson and Chahal bring the IPL to Northwood

Back to the simple life. Back to nature. To a shady retreat in the reeds and rushes of the River Colne*. The lure of Metroland was remoteness and quiet.