'The most exciting series since 2005 Ashes', says Panesar as India seal thriller to draw Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:19 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) After India pulled off a stunning thriller at the Oval, sealing a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former England spinner Monty Panesar lauded their grit and described the series as the most exciting Test contest since the iconic 2005 Ashes between England and Australia, regarded as best in Ashes history.

5th Test: Siraj’s ‘belief’ leads India to famous Oval win and 2–2 series draw

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:07 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj summed up his emotions after a match-winning five-wicket haul on the final day, which helped India beat England by six runs and level the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy 2-2 at The Oval here on Monday.

5th Test: Siraj picks sensational five-for as India win by six runs, level series 2-2 (ld)

IANS | August 4, 2025 4:57 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Mohammed Siraj went from dropping a catch offered by Harry Brook to rocking Gus Atkinson's off-stump to end up with a sensational five-wicket haul and help India seal an extraordinary six-run win in the fifth Test against England and force a 2-2 series draw.

5th Test: Siraj’s five-for powers India to thrilling six-run win, level series 2-2

IANS | August 4, 2025 4:37 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery five-wicket haul as India produced a sensational four-wicket burst on a nerve-shredding final morning at The Oval to beat England by six runs and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.

5th Test: Kohli or Rohit would’ve made the difference in series outcome, says David Lloyd

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has cost India crucial moments in the ongoing Test series in England.

I planned it before I walked out to bat: Root on tribute to Thorpe after reaching century

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:19 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Ahead of a thrilling finish on day five of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, premier England batter Joe Root mentioned that his tribute to Graham Thorpe after reaching his century was something that he really deserved.

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies tour with hamstring injury

IANS | August 4, 2025 12:21 PM

Lauderhill (USA), Aug 4 (IANS) Pakistan's top-order batter Fakhar Zaman, who was sidelined for the third T20I against the West Indies after picking up a left hamstring strain during the second T20I in Lauderhill, has been ruled out of the forthcoming three-match ODI series against the Caribbean side.

'Can't afford to throw in the towel': Morkel on India's late fightback on Day 4

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:23 AM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Bowling coach Morne Morkel believes India can still pull off an unlikely victory by claiming the final four scalps on Monday and urged his side to keep fighting on the final day of the fifth Test against England at The Oval.

DPL 2025: Run-fest continues as New Delhi Tigers beat Outer Delhi Warriors in high-scoring thriller

IANS | August 3, 2025 11:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) It was yet another run-filled spectacle as the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 clash between Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers treated fans to explosive batting and thrilling momentum shifts at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.

Fifth Test: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after reaching 39th century

IANS | August 3, 2025 11:37 PM

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Seasoned England batter Joe Root on Sunday scored his 39th Test century and then paid a tribute to former England batter Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide on August 4, 2024. Root paid tribute to Thorpe and whose birth anniversary was two days ago, by sporting a bandana in his style on the fourth day of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here.

Cricket

'The most exciting series since 2005 Ashes', says Panesar as India seal thriller to draw Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

5th Test: Siraj’s ‘belief’ leads India to famous Oval win and 2–2 series draw

5th Test: Siraj picks sensational five-for as India win by six runs, level series 2-2 (ld)

5th Test: Siraj’s five-for powers India to thrilling six-run win, level series 2-2

5th Test: Kohli or Rohit would’ve made the difference in series outcome, says David Lloyd

I planned it before I walked out to bat: Root on tribute to Thorpe after reaching century

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies tour with hamstring injury

'Can't afford to throw in the towel': Morkel on India's late fightback on Day 4

DPL 2025: Run-fest continues as New Delhi Tigers beat Outer Delhi Warriors in high-scoring thriller

Fifth Test: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after reaching 39th century

LATEST NEWS

Committed to implement uniform law for every citizen: HM Amit Shah on UCC passage by Assam Assembly

Adani Group stocks erase Hindenburg-era losses as market value nears Rs 19 trillion

French Open: Iga Swiatek reaches third round; likely to run into Ostapenko next

David Harbour speaks up on his biggest regrets over ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Enriched uranium stockpile issue not under discussion with US: Iranian official

UN Women slams Afghanistan's family law, urges Taliban to protect rights of women and girls

Football: Mizoram, Kerala fight it out for Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's Nationals title

Adani Electricity, Adani Foundation bring real-life learning to BMC students through ‘Utthan’ camp

Taiwan urges people to remain alert to cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese made-apps

IPL 2026: Vaibhav’s mindset remains the same in any game,' says Kumble ahead of SRH clash