England recall Archer after injury exile for third Test against India

Jofra Archer will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket at Lord's this week, after more than four years of injury-induced exile.

India on top despite Smith and Brook's hundred heroics in 2nd Test

Jamie Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 184 not out and Harry Brook passed 150 again but India still ended Friday's third day of the second Test at Edgbaston with a lead of over 200 runs.

England in 'Deep' trouble after India captain Gill's superb double century

India captain Shubman Gill scored a superb maiden Test double-century before stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep reduced England to 13-2 at Edgbaston on Thursday with two wickets in consecutive balls.

Leaving out Bumrah like benching Ronaldo, says Dale Steyn

Former South African pace legend Dale Steyn was left stunned by India’s team selection for the Edgbaston Test against England — particularly by the decision to leave out star pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

India face 'last-minute' Bumrah call as they bid to level England series

India will make a "last-minute" decision on whether to risk the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah in successive Tests as they look to level their five-match series with England this week.

England stick with same XI for second Test as Archer wait continues

England have decided to retain the same playing XI for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, delaying Jofra Archer’s much-anticipated return.

Gambhir faces growing pressure ahead of second England Test

Gautam Gambhir is under growing pressure ahead of the second Test against England after India's loss at Headingley made it seven defeats in 11 red-ball matches since he became coach last year.

Archer back in England Test squad after four-year absence

Paceman Jofra Archer was Thursday named in England's squad for the second Test against India after an absence of more than four years.

Not Test class': Pundits tear into India after England chase 371

Former players, including Sunil Gavaskar, tore into India Wednesday, blaming lower-order batting failures, poor bowling and sloppy fielding for the chastening first Test defeat at Headingley.

Duckett ton steers England to exhilarating India win

Ben Duckett's superb 149 laid the foundation for a record-breaking England win as they beat India by five wickets in a dramatic first Test at Headingley on Tuesday.

England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

Overton, Bethell back in England Test squad for first India Test

Jamie Overton was on Thursday handed a surprise recall to the England squad for the first Test against India while Jacob Bethell's return creates a top-order selection headache.