From Steve Smith to Joe Root here is a look at five active batters with most runs in Ashes. The list also features the likes of Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and Usman Khawaja as the latest Ashes is set to get underway in Australia on Nov 21. 

From Steve Smith to Joe Root here is a look at five active batters with most runs in Ashes. The list also features the likes of Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and Usman Khawaja as the latest Ashes is set to get underway in Australia on Nov 21.&nbsp;

From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes

Former Ashes winner Michael Vaughan backs current England captain Ben Stokes to regain the coveted urn in the away Test series against Australia, starting November 21 in Perth. Most of the Ashes-bound players are currently in New Zealand playing in the ongoing ODI series, while the remaining ones are training alongside it. The Test squad will assemble in Western Australia on Monday, where England Lions will join them to prepare for the three-day game starting November 13, eight days before the series opener.&nbsp;Considering England’s last Test win Down Under came 14 years ago during the memorable 2010/11 away Ashes and that they have lost 14 Tests since (in Australia), Vaughan feels Stokes, with his mentality, will break this deadlock and upset the mighty Aussies in their den.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-sa-2nd-t20i-pakistan-babar-azam-dethrones-rohit-sharma-for-most-t20i-runs-1761972968021">PAK vs SA 2nd T20I: Pakistan's Babar Azam dethrones Rohit Sharma for most T20I runs</a> &nbsp;Predicting the series result (2-2), Vaughan says England are bound to do better on this tour, and that Ben is the right man to help them realise their dream of bagging another Ashes win in Australia. &nbsp;"I think they need a trophy," Vaughan said while speaking at the Viagogo event. "I mean, would I take two-all now? Probably, let's be honest. In the last few series, 2010-11 is the only time that I've seen England have success. We won one Test match in 2002-03; we won three Test matches in 2010-11. We haven't won a Test since. So, actually looking at growth in terms of what English cricket is delivering and, if you could get a two-all series, you'd obviously take that.” &nbsp;"But I think Ben and his mentality, and the way that he plays his cricket, this is his moment. He has to deliver, and he has to get that urn in his hand. And it's not putting him under pressure. They'll be speaking in this kind of language in the dressing room. They will expect to win this series, and now's the time to deliver,” he continued. &nbsp;Here is England’s Ashes squad – &nbsp;Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook (vice-captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue and Mark Wood

The Test squad will assemble in Western Australia on Monday, where England Lions will join them to prepare for the three-day game starting November 13, eight days before the series opener.

Former Ashes winner Michael Vaughan backs current England captain Ben Stokes to regain the coveted urn in the away Test series against Australia, starting November 21 in Perth. Most of the Ashes-bound players are currently in New Zealand playing in the ongoing ODI series, while the remaining ones are training alongside it. The Test squad will assemble in Western Australia on Monday, where England Lions will join them to prepare for the three-day game starting November 13, eight days before the series opener. Considering England’s last Test win Down Under came 14 years ago during the memorable 2010/11 away Ashes and that they have lost 14 Tests since (in Australia), Vaughan feels Stokes, with his mentality, will break this deadlock and upset the mighty Aussies in their den. Also read | PAK vs SA 2nd T20I: Pakistan's Babar Azam dethrones Rohit Sharma for most T20I runs Predicting the series result (2-2), Vaughan says England are bound to do better on this tour, and that Ben is the right man to help them realise their dream of bagging another Ashes win in Australia. "I think they need a trophy," Vaughan said while speaking at the Viagogo event. "I mean, would I take two-all now? Probably, let's be honest. In the last few series, 2010-11 is the only time that I've seen England have success. We won one Test match in 2002-03; we won three Test matches in 2010-11. We haven't won a Test since. So, actually looking at growth in terms of what English cricket is delivering and, if you could get a two-all series, you'd obviously take that.” "But I think Ben and his mentality, and the way that he plays his cricket, this is his moment. He has to deliver, and he has to get that urn in his hand. And it's not putting him under pressure. They'll be speaking in this kind of language in the dressing room. They will expect to win this series, and now's the time to deliver,” he continued. Here is England’s Ashes squad – Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook (vice-captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue and Mark Wood

The Test squad will assemble in Western Australia on Monday, where England Lions will join them to prepare for the three-day game starting November 13, eight days before the series opener.

‘He has to deliver,’ Vaughan pushes England captain Ben Stokes for Ashes urn Down Under

From Joe Root to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five active batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes and Dinesh Chandimal

From Joe Root to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five active batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes and Dinesh Chandimal

From Joe Root to Dinesh Chandimal, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket, surprisingly no Indian on list

From Steve Smith to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in ICC World Test Championship. This list also includes Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Stokes and Travis Head

From Steve Smith to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in ICC World Test Championship. This list also includes Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Stokes and Travis Head

From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 batters with most runs in ICC World Test Championship

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-2027). This list also includes Shamar Joseph, Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-2027). This list also includes Shamar Joseph, Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, 5 bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-27)

From Tim Southee to Brendon McCullum, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in Test cricket. 

From Tim Southee to Brendon McCullum, here's a look at the top five batters with the most sixes in Test cricket.&nbsp;

From Tim Southee to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters with most sixes in Test cricket

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ben Stokes. 

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ben Stokes.&nbsp;

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes 5 bowlers with most wickets in Anderson  Tendulkar Trophy

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson -Tendulkar Trophy.

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes: Five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame Harry Brook for his dismissal, which sparked a dramatic collapse. The five-match series finished 2-2 after India sealed a dramatic six-run win on Monday, with paceman Mohammed Siraj taking three of the four wickets to fall on the final morning. England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs.&nbsp;"It's been toe-to-toe pretty much for 25 days," said England captain Stokes, who missed the Oval game with a shoulder injury. "You know, two teams, two very good teams who have thrown everything at each other, left nothing out there.&nbsp;"From a cricket fan's point of view, 2-2 is probably fair. Obviously, we're disappointed now to have not got the result that we wanted to give us a series win."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-win-means-so-much-to-indian-captain-shubman-gill-as-india-england-share-honours-1754315531423">Oval Test win ‘means so much’ to captain Shubman Gill as India-England share honours</a>&nbsp;England appeared home and dry on Sunday with Brook (111) and Root (105) at the crease. But their late stumble started when Brook, who had changed the tone of the match with his aggressive batting, chipped a bizarre catch to mid-off as he launched his bat in the opposite direction. England lost further wickets late on Sunday, including that of Root, as the tension rose before bad light and rain curtailed play with the result on a knife-edge.<h3>Brook dismissal</h3>&nbsp;England returned on Monday needing just 35 runs to win the series 3-1 with four wickets in hand, but ultimately fell just short. But Stokes defended the 26-year-old Brook, who scored 481 runs in the series, including two centuries. His ton on Sunday came off just 91 balls with 12 fours and two sixes.&nbsp;"Harry got us into that position by playing a particular way, putting the Indian bowlers under immense pressure to take them away from being able to consistently bowl in the areas that they wanted to bowl," said Stokes. "I'm sure everyone was applauding him when he brought up his hundred in the way that he did. Some of the shots he played were unbelievable."&nbsp;The skipper admitted six dropped catches in India's second innings had ultimately proved costly.&nbsp;"But you can go over so many moments in a five-day Test match and all the time you spend out in the field and say, 'If this had been slightly different, we could have been in a slightly different situation'," he said. "No one means to drop catches, obviously. But I think if we look back on that, you could say that those chances that we did put down did cost us.&nbsp;"Back to Headingley (first Test), when we chased down those runs, India dropped quite a few chances off us, and that probably contributed to us winning."&nbsp;Stokes said his team were in a "strong place" ahead of a bid to regain the Ashes in Australia, with that Test series starting in November.&nbsp;"We have got some lads who are members of this team who have got some other responsibilities to fulfil with the Hundred and the one-day international series," he said. "I don't have to concentrate on that. We fly out in November, so we have got a lot of time between now and then to build on all the kinds of things we have been speaking about before the series started."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs.

Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame Harry Brook for his dismissal, which sparked a dramatic collapse. The five-match series finished 2-2 after India sealed a dramatic six-run win on Monday, with paceman Mohammed Siraj taking three of the four wickets to fall on the final morning. England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs. "It's been toe-to-toe pretty much for 25 days," said England captain Stokes, who missed the Oval game with a shoulder injury. "You know, two teams, two very good teams who have thrown everything at each other, left nothing out there. "From a cricket fan's point of view, 2-2 is probably fair. Obviously, we're disappointed now to have not got the result that we wanted to give us a series win." Also read | Oval Test win ‘means so much’ to captain Shubman Gill as India-England share honours England appeared home and dry on Sunday with Brook (111) and Root (105) at the crease. But their late stumble started when Brook, who had changed the tone of the match with his aggressive batting, chipped a bizarre catch to mid-off as he launched his bat in the opposite direction. England lost further wickets late on Sunday, including that of Root, as the tension rose before bad light and rain curtailed play with the result on a knife-edge. Brook dismissal England returned on Monday needing just 35 runs to win the series 3-1 with four wickets in hand, but ultimately fell just short. But Stokes defended the 26-year-old Brook, who scored 481 runs in the series, including two centuries. His ton on Sunday came off just 91 balls with 12 fours and two sixes. "Harry got us into that position by playing a particular way, putting the Indian bowlers under immense pressure to take them away from being able to consistently bowl in the areas that they wanted to bowl," said Stokes. "I'm sure everyone was applauding him when he brought up his hundred in the way that he did. Some of the shots he played were unbelievable." The skipper admitted six dropped catches in India's second innings had ultimately proved costly. "But you can go over so many moments in a five-day Test match and all the time you spend out in the field and say, 'If this had been slightly different, we could have been in a slightly different situation'," he said. "No one means to drop catches, obviously. But I think if we look back on that, you could say that those chances that we did put down did cost us. "Back to Headingley (first Test), when we chased down those runs, India dropped quite a few chances off us, and that probably contributed to us winning." Stokes said his team were in a "strong place" ahead of a bid to regain the Ashes in Australia, with that Test series starting in November. "We have got some lads who are members of this team who have got some other responsibilities to fulfil with the Hundred and the one-day international series," he said. "I don't have to concentrate on that. We fly out in November, so we have got a lot of time between now and then to build on all the kinds of things we have been speaking about before the series started." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs.

Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss

The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is upon us, with the Kia Oval in London to stage the series-decider starting Thursday (Jul 31). The two teams have given their all in the four contested matches, with the hosts leading 2-1. Although <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-pope-to-lead-england-in-final-test-against-india-check-playing-xi-1753887841495">England will miss their captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes</a> (out with a shoulder injury), alongside three bowlers who played in Manchester, India will also be without their ace quick, Jasprit Bumrah, and gloveman, Rishabh Pant, for this crucial match, with several more changes expected. Here is the match preview of the fifth IND-ENG Test at the Oval.<h2>Match Preview</h2>The visiting Indian Team has been in the news lately over its coach Gautam Gambhir’s ugly confrontation with the Surrey curator just days ahead of the final Test. Although it continues to linger on, with Indian captain Shubman Gill also sharing his thoughts on the same in the pre-game presser on Wednesday (Jul 30), the five days of cricket that are to follow will hog all the limelight. &nbsp;Bumrah is most likely to miss the final Test (with niggle and not for his workload management), with India likely bringing in seamer Akash Deep in his place. That, however, might not be the only change. Several reports have suggested that India might bring back Karun Nair for all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for Anshul Kamboj, with no signs of Arshdeep Singh making his Test debut. &nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav, who also didn’t get a game in the series, could remain on the bench for the series decider.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, Rishabh Pant’s absence will hurt India the most, considering his ability to change the course of the game in a couple of overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;England, on the other hand, has already announced their playing XI for the Oval Test, with their captain, Ben Stokes, ruled out with a torn shoulder muscle. Not only that, but the hosts will also be without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and all-rounder Liam Dawson, with Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton back in the playing XI.&nbsp; &nbsp;Unlike India, where Gill remains the captain, England will have vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the captain’s hat for this match, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also returning to the side, replacing Stokes. &nbsp;Although both teams will miss their star players in this match, it remains to be seen if England could be better off without Stokes or not.&nbsp;<h3>Predicted/Playing XIs – &nbsp;</h3>Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj&nbsp;England’s Playing XI – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue

Here is the match preview of the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at the Oval. 

The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is upon us, with the Kia Oval in London to stage the series-decider starting Thursday (Jul 31). The two teams have given their all in the four contested matches, with the hosts leading 2-1. Although England will miss their captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes (out with a shoulder injury), alongside three bowlers who played in Manchester, India will also be without their ace quick, Jasprit Bumrah, and gloveman, Rishabh Pant, for this crucial match, with several more changes expected. Here is the match preview of the fifth IND-ENG Test at the Oval. Match Preview The visiting Indian Team has been in the news lately over its coach Gautam Gambhir’s ugly confrontation with the Surrey curator just days ahead of the final Test. Although it continues to linger on, with Indian captain Shubman Gill also sharing his thoughts on the same in the pre-game presser on Wednesday (Jul 30), the five days of cricket that are to follow will hog all the limelight. Bumrah is most likely to miss the final Test (with niggle and not for his workload management), with India likely bringing in seamer Akash Deep in his place. That, however, might not be the only change. Several reports have suggested that India might bring back Karun Nair for all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for Anshul Kamboj, with no signs of Arshdeep Singh making his Test debut. Kuldeep Yadav, who also didn’t get a game in the series, could remain on the bench for the series decider. Moreover, Rishabh Pant’s absence will hurt India the most, considering his ability to change the course of the game in a couple of overs. England, on the other hand, has already announced their playing XI for the Oval Test, with their captain, Ben Stokes, ruled out with a torn shoulder muscle. Not only that, but the hosts will also be without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and all-rounder Liam Dawson, with Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton back in the playing XI. Unlike India, where Gill remains the captain, England will have vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the captain’s hat for this match, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also returning to the side, replacing Stokes. Although both teams will miss their star players in this match, it remains to be seen if England could be better off without Stokes or not. Predicted/Playing XIs – Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj England’s Playing XI – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue

Here is the match preview of the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at the Oval.&nbsp;

Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes?

England Test skipper Ben Stokes says that it wasn't 'worth the risk' playing as a batter in the final Test against India so he decided to skip it altogether. The England captain was anyway not going to bowl after picking up a shoulder niggle in the fourth Test in Manchester which ended in a draw. Notably, Stokes has takes most wickets in the series from either side and has taken his team to a 2-1 lead heading into the final match. The decision also had an Ashes factor for which England travel to Australia in next 14 weeks time in what could be tenure defining series for Stokes as captain.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-do-india-win-final-test-at-the-oval-vs-england-wicketkeeper-must-score-a-fifty-1753874635568">How do India win final Test at The Oval vs ENG - wicketkeeper must score a fifty</a>&nbsp;“We took as long as we could to make the decision,” Stokes said on his withdrawal from the Test. “I came down [to the Oval] this morning to give myself every chance just to play as a batter – bowling was ruled out as soon as we got the scan results. It’s one of those where weighing up the risk and reward, the risk was way too high. Hearing where it could head to, it wasn’t something that was worth taking a risk on. I wouldn’t expect to put any of my players at risk of an injury like this. So I’ll start rehabbing now and focus on what we’ve got coming up in the winter. Once this series was done I was feet up anyway, so it doesn’t make too much difference.”Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under. Jacob Bethell replaces Stokes in the playing XI while Ollie Pope will take on the captaincy duties at the Oval.England Playing XI vs India for 5th Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under for away Ashes.

England Test skipper Ben Stokes says that it wasn't 'worth the risk' playing as a batter in the final Test against India so he decided to skip it altogether. The England captain was anyway not going to bowl after picking up a shoulder niggle in the fourth Test in Manchester which ended in a draw. Notably, Stokes has takes most wickets in the series from either side and has taken his team to a 2-1 lead heading into the final match. The decision also had an Ashes factor for which England travel to Australia in next 14 weeks time in what could be tenure defining series for Stokes as captain. Also Read - How do India win final Test at The Oval vs ENG - wicketkeeper must score a fifty “We took as long as we could to make the decision,” Stokes said on his withdrawal from the Test. “I came down [to the Oval] this morning to give myself every chance just to play as a batter – bowling was ruled out as soon as we got the scan results. It’s one of those where weighing up the risk and reward, the risk was way too high. Hearing where it could head to, it wasn’t something that was worth taking a risk on. I wouldn’t expect to put any of my players at risk of an injury like this. So I’ll start rehabbing now and focus on what we’ve got coming up in the winter. Once this series was done I was feet up anyway, so it doesn’t make too much difference.” Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under. Jacob Bethell replaces Stokes in the playing XI while Ollie Pope will take on the captaincy duties at the Oval. England Playing XI vs India for 5th Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under for away Ashes.

Ben Stokes reveals Ashes factor behind missing final Test vs India

Injured England captain Ben Stokes has been officially ruled out of the final Test match against India as the hosts suffer a minor injury crisis. In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash. Ollie Pope will take charge of the English side at The Oval with Stokes out as the hosts currently lead the five-match Test series 2-1.&nbsp;

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<h2>Ben Stokes ruled out</h2>In an announcement made on Wednesday, Stokes was ruled out due to a biceps tendon injury that he suffered during the Old Trafford Test. Despite his injury, Stokes continued to bat and bowl and even scalped a five-for along with a 141-run knock in the first innings. He played a key role for the hosts but could not help them win the match as Indian batters showed a resolute batting display on the final day at Old Trafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, Archer and Caryse have been rested as part of the workload management, with Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton coming into the Playing XI. Atkinson has not played since the Zimbabwe series and was injured for the last few weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Overton, it will be a return to the red-ball format for him for the first time in over three years. His only Test match for England came in June 2022 against New Zealand and he has since been out of the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-will-india-s-bad-luck-turn-good-in-oval-test-rare-1-32768-probability-predicts-team-can-lose-15th-consecutive-toss-1753856381670">Will India's bad luck turn good in Oval Test? Rare 1/32768 probability predicts team can lose 15th consecutive toss</a><h2>England need a draw to seal series</h2>England will need a draw in the final Test match against India to seal the five-match Test series, with them currently leading 2-1. The hosts won the Headingley Test, followed by a thrilling win at Lord’s in the final session of Day 5. India’s solitary win in the series came at Edgbaston, which was also their first at the venue.&nbsp;The final Test match in the Anderson-Tendulkar series will begin on Thursday (July 31).<h2>England Playing XI</h2>Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (capt), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue&nbsp;

In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Ben Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash.

Injured England captain Ben Stokes has been officially ruled out of the final Test match against India as the hosts suffer a minor injury crisis. In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash. Ollie Pope will take charge of the English side at The Oval with Stokes out as the hosts currently lead the five-match Test series 2-1.

In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Ben Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash.

IND vs ENG: Injured Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test; Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse rested

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has defended Ben Stokes over last hour drama in Manchester Test against India and hit out at those criticising him. Former England great Stuart Broad, on the other hand, called Harry Brook's off-spin an 'embarrassment.' India played 143 overs to earn a hard-fought draw at Old Trafford but the story which made headlines is Stokes asking the Indian batters (Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar) to call it a draw at the beginning of the last hour and the Indians refusing it as they were nearing their well-deserved tons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-slams-england-double-standards-over-handshake-saga-in-manchester-test-1753709560665">Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester</a>&nbsp;Hitting out at people throwing shades at Stokes, Pietersen wrote on X: “Two days fielding and no result on the cards – you WANT to get off the field! You cannot have a pop at Stokes for his frustration. Very easy to have a pop at him when you’re sitting in your lounge watching. You’re NOT in the battle. Leave the men in the ring to be emotional.”Broad, meanwhile, spoke on 'For the Love of Cricket' podcast and said: “Harry Brook came on to bowl and he bowled absolute filth. He bowled off spin. It was a bit of an embarrassing moment. Right-arm medium pace and you come up and bowl off spin? I didn't know he bowled off spin. He looked like a poor man's Dan Lawrence in his action. He was trying to get the game done if they (India batters) were trying to get their hundreds."The cricket world has mostly been after Stokes who tried to impose his own moral code of 'why play when only one result is possible.' It was, as per the spirit of cricket, in line with the game that the Indian batters, after doing all the hard work, get to complete their respective hundreds.India, meanwhile, are still trailing 1-2 in the five-match series after four Tests and will have chance to draw the series during final Test at the Oval beginning July 31.

The cricket world has mostly been after Stokes who tried to impose his own moral code of 'why play when only one result is possible.' It was, as per the spirit of cricket, in line with the game that the Indian batters, after doing all the hard work, get to complete their respective hundreds.

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has defended Ben Stokes over last hour drama in Manchester Test against India and hit out at those criticising him. Former England great Stuart Broad, on the other hand, called Harry Brook's off-spin an 'embarrassment.' India played 143 overs to earn a hard-fought draw at Old Trafford but the story which made headlines is Stokes asking the Indian batters (Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar) to call it a draw at the beginning of the last hour and the Indians refusing it as they were nearing their well-deserved tons. Also Read - Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Hitting out at people throwing shades at Stokes, Pietersen wrote on X: “Two days fielding and no result on the cards – you WANT to get off the field! You cannot have a pop at Stokes for his frustration. Very easy to have a pop at him when you’re sitting in your lounge watching. You’re NOT in the battle. Leave the men in the ring to be emotional.” Broad, meanwhile, spoke on 'For the Love of Cricket' podcast and said: “Harry Brook came on to bowl and he bowled absolute filth. He bowled off spin. It was a bit of an embarrassing moment. Right-arm medium pace and you come up and bowl off spin? I didn't know he bowled off spin. He looked like a poor man's Dan Lawrence in his action. He was trying to get the game done if they (India batters) were trying to get their hundreds." The cricket world has mostly been after Stokes who tried to impose his own moral code of 'why play when only one result is possible.' It was, as per the spirit of cricket, in line with the game that the Indian batters, after doing all the hard work, get to complete their respective hundreds. India, meanwhile, are still trailing 1-2 in the five-match series after four Tests and will have chance to draw the series during final Test at the Oval beginning July 31.

The cricket world has mostly been after Stokes who tried to impose his own moral code of 'why play when only one result is possible.' It was, as per the spirit of cricket, in line with the game that the Indian batters, after doing all the hard work, get to complete their respective hundreds.

Pietersen defends Stokes for last hour Manchester drama, Broad calls Brook's theatrics 'embarrassment'

Cricket great and former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down hard on his country’s Test skipper Ben Stokes for his latest on-field antics that made headlines worldwide. Fondly remembered for calling out current Indian head coach and ex-Test opener, Gautam Gambhir, 'rubbish' for his almost brain-fade moment during a Test in the UK in 2014, Boycott didn’t spare Stokes for embarrassing his team and himself in the just-concluded Manchester Test against India. In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.&nbsp;Though Stokes explained (in the post-match presser) why he opted to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja about 15 overs before the day was about to end anyway, Boycott said no way he would have let anyone drag him off on 89 (Jadeja’s score at the time of this episode unfolded) after having worked extensively hard to safeguard his team’s chances in a Test match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-receives-game-changing-tip-from-sourav-ganguly-ahead-of-crucial-fifth-test-ind-vs-eng-2025-1753716466868">India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test</a> &nbsp;"There is no way I would have let anyone drag me off on 89 after I had worked hard all day to save the game for my team," Geoffrey Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph. "Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved their hundreds. They left the ball well, played with the full face of the bat and defended their wickets at all costs. Well done.&nbsp;"I’m not sure what it is with modern players. You hear a lot of them mouthing off. It never really happened when I was playing. It will carry on at the Oval, and India will go there thinking they got a win at Old Trafford.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You learn more from failure than you do from success. And we failed to bowl India out. The draw highlighted the deficiencies in our bowling. If you think about it, when your best bowler in both innings is the England captain, who is a batsman-bowler, something is not right," Boycott continued.<h3>What happened out there? &nbsp;</h3>At a time when India and England were marching towards a dead draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes, as part of this game’s tradition, approached Jadeja and Sundar (80*) in an attempt to all agreeing to wrap up this game, only for him to face rejection from Jadeja, who made it clear that the pair wishes to bat further, to complete their respective hundreds. &nbsp;That, for some reason, irked Stokes and his teammate, who then crowded Jadeja and began exchanging remarks. The umpires had to intervene, and everyone returned to usual proceedings sooner.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shortly after the pair completed their respective hundreds, they shook hands with Stokes, agreeing to end the game.&nbsp;

In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.

Cricket great and former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down hard on his country’s Test skipper Ben Stokes for his latest on-field antics that made headlines worldwide. Fondly remembered for calling out current Indian head coach and ex-Test opener, Gautam Gambhir, 'rubbish' for his almost brain-fade moment during a Test in the UK in 2014, Boycott didn’t spare Stokes for embarrassing his team and himself in the just-concluded Manchester Test against India. In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds. Though Stokes explained (in the post-match presser) why he opted to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja about 15 overs before the day was about to end anyway, Boycott said no way he would have let anyone drag him off on 89 (Jadeja’s score at the time of this episode unfolded) after having worked extensively hard to safeguard his team’s chances in a Test match. Also read | India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test "There is no way I would have let anyone drag me off on 89 after I had worked hard all day to save the game for my team," Geoffrey Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph. "Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved their hundreds. They left the ball well, played with the full face of the bat and defended their wickets at all costs. Well done. "I’m not sure what it is with modern players. You hear a lot of them mouthing off. It never really happened when I was playing. It will carry on at the Oval, and India will go there thinking they got a win at Old Trafford. "You learn more from failure than you do from success. And we failed to bowl India out. The draw highlighted the deficiencies in our bowling. If you think about it, when your best bowler in both innings is the England captain, who is a batsman-bowler, something is not right," Boycott continued. What happened out there? At a time when India and England were marching towards a dead draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes, as part of this game’s tradition, approached Jadeja and Sundar (80*) in an attempt to all agreeing to wrap up this game, only for him to face rejection from Jadeja, who made it clear that the pair wishes to bat further, to complete their respective hundreds. That, for some reason, irked Stokes and his teammate, who then crowded Jadeja and began exchanging remarks. The umpires had to intervene, and everyone returned to usual proceedings sooner. Shortly after the pair completed their respective hundreds, they shook hands with Stokes, agreeing to end the game.

In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.

Boycott, who once called Gambhir ‘rubbish’, slams England captain Stokes over ‘handshake’ saga

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the England Cricket Team’s double standards following the handshake saga that made headlines late on day five of the just-concluded Manchester Test. After Ben Stokes offered to prematurely end the game at Old Trafford by approaching Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a handshake, only for them to deny and later complete their respective hundreds, irking tired Stokes and England, Ashwin called out the English captain for his strange tactics. While Stokes explained in the post-match presser as to why he did that, Ashwin tore into him for feeling distressed over something that’s not under the game’s laws.&nbsp;Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw. After Jadeja refused to do it, Stokes and he got involved in an exchange of words, with several English players also jumping onto the scene, forcing the Indian all-rounder to agree to play out a draw. Although the ace Indian star did so later on, not before he completed his second Test hundred in the UK and let Washington complete his maiden, with India scoring 425 for four in their second innings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-shares-heartfelt-post-after-being-ruled-out-of-england-test-updates-fans-on-what-is-next-for-him-ind-vs-eng-manchester-1753706942916">Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him</a> &nbsp;"Have you heard the term double standards? They played your bowlers all day, batted you out and suddenly, when they're nearing hundreds, you want to walk off? Why should they?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "They have played all your bowlers since morning and taken it to a draw. They have worked hard, so you want them to leave their hundred?" &nbsp;"If I were the Indian captain, I would have played the entire 15 overs," Ashwin said.<h3>‘You bring Steve Harmison…’ &nbsp;</h3>Stokes took a jibe at Jadeja when he refused to shake hands with him, saying, “You're going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook (part-time bowler)?”&nbsp; &nbsp;To which Ashwin said, “You want to make a hundred against Harry Brook? He has to make a hundred. You bring Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, bring any bowler - they didn't object, it was your call to bring Brook, not ours. These are Test runs; a century is earned, not gifted. Washington deserved it, Jadeja deserved it. Period." &nbsp;Ashwin, however, reminded Stokes of how the cricket world doesn’t work around his morals. &nbsp;"There were two reasons: one, you didn't want to tire your bowlers. Fine. Second, you were frustrated and thought 'If I'm not happy, you shouldn't be either. That's not how cricket works,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, a draw in Manchester keeps India’s hopes of levelling the series alive, with the final game at the Oval offering them another chance to win that game and restore their pride.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the England Cricket Team’s double standards following the handshake saga that made headlines late on day five of the just-concluded Manchester Test. After Ben Stokes offered to prematurely end the game at Old Trafford by approaching Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a handshake, only for them to deny and later complete their respective hundreds, irking tired Stokes and England, Ashwin called out the English captain for his strange tactics. While Stokes explained in the post-match presser as to why he did that, Ashwin tore into him for feeling distressed over something that’s not under the game’s laws. Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw. After Jadeja refused to do it, Stokes and he got involved in an exchange of words, with several English players also jumping onto the scene, forcing the Indian all-rounder to agree to play out a draw. Although the ace Indian star did so later on, not before he completed his second Test hundred in the UK and let Washington complete his maiden, with India scoring 425 for four in their second innings. Also read | Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him "Have you heard the term double standards? They played your bowlers all day, batted you out and suddenly, when they're nearing hundreds, you want to walk off? Why should they?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "They have played all your bowlers since morning and taken it to a draw. They have worked hard, so you want them to leave their hundred?" "If I were the Indian captain, I would have played the entire 15 overs," Ashwin said. ‘You bring Steve Harmison…’ Stokes took a jibe at Jadeja when he refused to shake hands with him, saying, “You're going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook (part-time bowler)?” To which Ashwin said, “You want to make a hundred against Harry Brook? He has to make a hundred. You bring Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, bring any bowler - they didn't object, it was your call to bring Brook, not ours. These are Test runs; a century is earned, not gifted. Washington deserved it, Jadeja deserved it. Period." Ashwin, however, reminded Stokes of how the cricket world doesn’t work around his morals. "There were two reasons: one, you didn't want to tire your bowlers. Fine. Second, you were frustrated and thought 'If I'm not happy, you shouldn't be either. That's not how cricket works,” he concluded. Meanwhile, a draw in Manchester keeps India’s hopes of levelling the series alive, with the final game at the Oval offering them another chance to win that game and restore their pride. WATCH VIDEO -

Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test

England captain Ben Stokes had two big games leading up to the series decider against India at the Oval in London. While his heroics with both bat and ball helped England win the Lord’s Test, with him winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award, Stokes’ improved show at Old Trafford was not enough to see his team home. The star all-rounder first picked up five wickets in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty 141 in England’s reply to India’s 358. In the second innings, he bowled 11 overs, including eight on the trot on the final day, ending up with a sore biceps tendon. He, however, committed to playing in the final Test starting in three days on Thursday (Jul 31).&nbsp;After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test. He, however, informed feeling 'better' after both teams shook hands on the brink of stumps on day five in Manchester. &nbsp;"It's been a pretty big workload so far in the series," Stokes said after the Manchester Test ended in a draw.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I had a big week last week at Lord's, with time spent out in the middle with bat in hand and obviously overs bowled, and then same again this week. I said it a few times to the guys out there: 'Pain is just an emotion.' It's just one of those things. &nbsp;"It is actually my bicep tendon. It obviously had quite a lot of workload through it, just been creeping around. But yeah, [I spent] a lot of time out in the middle doing my job as an all-rounder this week and [it] just got a little bit flared up… It didn't get any worse throughout the day, just stayed the same, so that's why I kept on going,” he continued.<h3>‘I don’t want to eat my words but…’ &nbsp;</h3>Stokes knows what part of his body hurts the most after he gave it all in the four contested matches, and considering his presence could help the hosts win the final game, he would likely push it through the next Test. He, however, will have ample time to rest and heal before England plays the next Test in Perth during the away Ashes (in November).&nbsp; &nbsp;"Hopefully, it settles down and we'll be good as gold for the last game… I don't want to eat my words, but the likelihood that I won't play is very unlikely,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-jamie-overton-added-to-england-squad-for-oval-test-as-hosts-set-to-rotate-playing-xi-1753696808685">England has added all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the fifth Test</a>.&nbsp;

After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings in Manchester, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test.

England captain Ben Stokes had two big games leading up to the series decider against India at the Oval in London. While his heroics with both bat and ball helped England win the Lord’s Test, with him winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award, Stokes’ improved show at Old Trafford was not enough to see his team home. The star all-rounder first picked up five wickets in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty 141 in England’s reply to India’s 358. In the second innings, he bowled 11 overs, including eight on the trot on the final day, ending up with a sore biceps tendon. He, however, committed to playing in the final Test starting in three days on Thursday (Jul 31). After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test. He, however, informed feeling 'better' after both teams shook hands on the brink of stumps on day five in Manchester. "It's been a pretty big workload so far in the series," Stokes said after the Manchester Test ended in a draw. "I had a big week last week at Lord's, with time spent out in the middle with bat in hand and obviously overs bowled, and then same again this week. I said it a few times to the guys out there: 'Pain is just an emotion.' It's just one of those things. "It is actually my bicep tendon. It obviously had quite a lot of workload through it, just been creeping around. But yeah, [I spent] a lot of time out in the middle doing my job as an all-rounder this week and [it] just got a little bit flared up… It didn't get any worse throughout the day, just stayed the same, so that's why I kept on going,” he continued. ‘I don’t want to eat my words but…’ Stokes knows what part of his body hurts the most after he gave it all in the four contested matches, and considering his presence could help the hosts win the final game, he would likely push it through the next Test. He, however, will have ample time to rest and heal before England plays the next Test in Perth during the away Ashes (in November). "Hopefully, it settles down and we'll be good as gold for the last game… I don't want to eat my words, but the likelihood that I won't play is very unlikely,” he added. Meanwhile, England has added all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the fifth Test.

After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings in Manchester, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test.

IND vs ENG 2025: ‘Likelihood that I won’t…,’ Ben Stokes on playing final Test against India at Oval

India defied odds to draw the the Manchester Test and have a shot at drawing the five-Test series with only one Test left. The draw in Manchester came on the back of multiple injuries to bowlers but batters stepped up to bat 143 over after losing two wickets in the first over itself in the second innings. The India bowlers, who bowled only in one innings in Manchester, are completely fit along with others who sat out the Test for the final match of the series at the Oval beginning July 31.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-test-ravindra-jadeja-joins-sir-gary-sobers-with-all-round-show-in-uk-scripts-history-1753628240803">‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history</a>"All the fast bowlers are fit," Gambhir said after draw at Old Trafford. "There are no injury concerns. We haven't had any conversation around the combination for the last Test (On Bumrah's potential inclusion). No decision has been made on whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not. Ultimately, whoever plays, they will try and do the job for the country," the head coach added.Before the series began, Gambhir had said that Bumrah would be available for three Tests in the series not because of the injury but workload management because of the stress reaction surgery he had after Australia tour in January this year. Bumrah has already played three Tests - first one at Headingley and third one at Lord's - both of which India lost before playing in the drawn Manchester Test.Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled - 17 wickets in 140 overs of eight innings of four Tests.India may have won the Edgbaston Test with Bumrah - their only win of the series - but not having him for the Test at the Oval would definitely prove to be a dent in India's series-equaling effort.

Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled.

India defied odds to draw the the Manchester Test and have a shot at drawing the five-Test series with only one Test left. The draw in Manchester came on the back of multiple injuries to bowlers but batters stepped up to bat 143 over after losing two wickets in the first over itself in the second innings. The India bowlers, who bowled only in one innings in Manchester, are completely fit along with others who sat out the Test for the final match of the series at the Oval beginning July 31. Also Read - ‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history "All the fast bowlers are fit," Gambhir said after draw at Old Trafford. "There are no injury concerns. We haven't had any conversation around the combination for the last Test (On Bumrah's potential inclusion). No decision has been made on whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not. Ultimately, whoever plays, they will try and do the job for the country," the head coach added. Before the series began, Gambhir had said that Bumrah would be available for three Tests in the series not because of the injury but workload management because of the stress reaction surgery he had after Australia tour in January this year. Bumrah has already played three Tests - first one at Headingley and third one at Lord's - both of which India lost before playing in the drawn Manchester Test. Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled - 17 wickets in 140 overs of eight innings of four Tests. India may have won the Edgbaston Test with Bumrah - their only win of the series - but not having him for the Test at the Oval would definitely prove to be a dent in India's series-equaling effort.

Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled.

Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update after India draw Manchester Test

India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed injury substitutes after Rishabh Pant’s recent struggles brought the idea into the limelight. Gambhir, speaking after a draw in the Manchester Test, outlined the idea of having a permanent substitute in case a player suffers a serious injury. However, the idea was dismissed by England captain Ben Stokes, who termed the idea “ridiculous,” giving a divided opinion.<h2>Gambhir backs injury substitute</h2>"Yes - if there's an external injury or serious concern, I fully support having a substitute. Especially in a series like this, if someone's visibly injured, there's nothing wrong with making a change. In a long series like this, you can't be forced to play with just ten players," Gambhir said in the post-match conference.&nbsp;During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match. Dhruv Jurel was instead roped in to keep wickets while England were batting.However, considering Pant’s extent of injury, Gambhir proposed the idea of injury substitutes who will be able to bat, field and bowl. Currently, the provision allows teams to only name a permanent substitute unless a player has suffered a concussion.&nbsp;On the other hand, Stokes has dismissed the idea of having injury substitutes, as it could have multiple loopholes and teams could use it to greater unfair advantage.&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669"> Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a>&nbsp;"I think it's absolutely ridiculous that there's a conversation around an injury replacement," Stokes said. "I think that there would just be too many loopholes for teams to be able to go through. You pick your 11 for a game; injuries are part of the game. I completely understand the concussion replacement: player welfare and player safety. But I think the conversation should just honestly stop around injury replacements because if you stick me in an MRI scanner, I could get someone else in straightaway," Stokes said in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England.

During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match. 

India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed injury substitutes after Rishabh Pant’s recent struggles brought the idea into the limelight. Gambhir, speaking after a draw in the Manchester Test, outlined the idea of having a permanent substitute in case a player suffers a serious injury. However, the idea was dismissed by England captain Ben Stokes, who termed the idea “ridiculous,” giving a divided opinion. Gambhir backs injury substitute "Yes - if there's an external injury or serious concern, I fully support having a substitute. Especially in a series like this, if someone's visibly injured, there's nothing wrong with making a change. In a long series like this, you can't be forced to play with just ten players," Gambhir said in the post-match conference. During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match. Dhruv Jurel was instead roped in to keep wickets while England were batting. However, considering Pant’s extent of injury, Gambhir proposed the idea of injury substitutes who will be able to bat, field and bowl. Currently, the provision allows teams to only name a permanent substitute unless a player has suffered a concussion. On the other hand, Stokes has dismissed the idea of having injury substitutes, as it could have multiple loopholes and teams could use it to greater unfair advantage. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate "I think it's absolutely ridiculous that there's a conversation around an injury replacement," Stokes said. "I think that there would just be too many loopholes for teams to be able to go through. You pick your 11 for a game; injuries are part of the game. I completely understand the concussion replacement: player welfare and player safety. But I think the conversation should just honestly stop around injury replacements because if you stick me in an MRI scanner, I could get someone else in straightaway," Stokes said in the post-match press conference. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England.

During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match.&nbsp;

Gambhir vs Stokes: India head coach backs idea of injury replacement despite England captain's 'ridiculous' remark

England captain Ben Stokes has defended his decision to offer India an early draw as tempers were seen flaring on the final day of the Manchester Test, which ultimately ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27). Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds. After the match, Stokes defended his decision to offer India an early draw as he wanted to protect his front-line bowlers.<h2>Stokes defends early decision</h2>“We took the game as far as we could with our front-line bowlers to think that we've got a real chance of still winning this game. But as soon as it got to that point where the draw was inevitable, I was never going to risk any of my front-line bowlers with the short turnaround that we have and the workload we've got through this week and throughout the series as well. As soon as 15 overs or the last hour was there, it was always going to be a shake hands,” said Stokes in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a>&nbsp;England were unable to get the better of Indian batters on Day 5 of the Manchester Test as the visitors trailed by 237 runs at the start of play. Despite early wickets of KL Rahul (90) and Shubman Gill (103), India were able to salvage a draw after Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) were impressive with the bat.&nbsp;Immediately after the tons, India accepted a draw in the Manchester Test, just the second time a match ended in a stalemate in Brendon McCullum’s coaching era.&nbsp;The two nations will meet again in the final Test match starting on Thursday (July 31), as India will be in a must-win territory as they trail 2-1 in the series.

Ben Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds.

England captain Ben Stokes has defended his decision to offer India an early draw as tempers were seen flaring on the final day of the Manchester Test, which ultimately ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27). Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds. After the match, Stokes defended his decision to offer India an early draw as he wanted to protect his front-line bowlers. Stokes defends early decision “We took the game as far as we could with our front-line bowlers to think that we've got a real chance of still winning this game. But as soon as it got to that point where the draw was inevitable, I was never going to risk any of my front-line bowlers with the short turnaround that we have and the workload we've got through this week and throughout the series as well. As soon as 15 overs or the last hour was there, it was always going to be a shake hands,” said Stokes in the post-match press conference. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate England were unable to get the better of Indian batters on Day 5 of the Manchester Test as the visitors trailed by 237 runs at the start of play. Despite early wickets of KL Rahul (90) and Shubman Gill (103), India were able to salvage a draw after Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) were impressive with the bat. Immediately after the tons, India accepted a draw in the Manchester Test, just the second time a match ended in a stalemate in Brendon McCullum’s coaching era. The two nations will meet again in the final Test match starting on Thursday (July 31), as India will be in a must-win territory as they trail 2-1 in the series.

Ben Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds.

Ben Stokes defends decision to offer early draw to India, says 'never going to risk any front-line bowlers'

Not all was well between India and England after the Manchester Test ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27), leaving hosts leading the series 2-1 with one match remaining. It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

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<h2>Stokes-Jadeja take centre stage</h2>With Jadeja unbeaten on 89 and Sundar on 80, Stokes offered a handshake (offer for a draw), but the Indian batters were clear with their intent and wanted to score their respective tons. After the refusal, Stokes gave the ball to part-time bowlers Joe Root and Harry Brook as they bowled the consequent five overs, helping the Indian duo to reach their respective tons at Old Trafford. Immediately after the hundreds, Indian batters decided to accept the offer for a draw, but things did not go well.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the draw was accepted, English players approached Indian batters and offered a handshake, but Stokes did not shake hands with Jadeja initially. He went to Washington Sundar and returned before Jadeja offered a word to the English captain. They would later shake hands after a heated conversation in the middle, but with no eye contact.&nbsp;Interestingly, the matter did not escalate and at the time of writing was not reported to the match referee.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-jasprit-bumrah-unlocks-unwanted-record-in-manchester-as-england-punish-india-on-day-4-1753544472012">IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4</a><h2>What happened on Day 5 of the Manchester Test?</h2>Trailing by 237 runs at the start of Day 5, India lost KL Rahul in the first session on 90 before Shubman Gill fell for 103. The Indian captain in the process also completed his fourth ton of the series while also reaching the 700-run mark. Rahul was unfortunate to miss out on a ton, but Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja helped India reach 425/4 before the match was called off for a draw. This was just the second time in Brendon McCullum’s England coaching role that a Test match had ended in a stalemate.

It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

Not all was well between India and England after the Manchester Test ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27), leaving hosts leading the series 2-1 with one match remaining. It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded England captain Ben Stokes for his first Test hundred this summer, and in two years, just days after questioning his batting credentials, barring the Headingley heroics in 2019. Stokes ended his dry run for a Test hundred with a brilliant 141 in the first innings at Old Trafford in Manchester, helping England take a 331-run lead over India in the fourth Test. Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.&nbsp;Although Ashwin did mention how long it took Stokes to pick up his latest five-for (in Tests) and complete a Test hundred, he explained what helped the English captain return to form, which helped England inch closer to a series win over India at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-ben-stokes-joins-elite-list-becomes-fourth-english-player-to-achieve-this-feat-check-details-1753530039401">IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details</a>&nbsp;Replying to a social media post, which read, ‘Anna @ashwinravi99 this is Ben Stokes #BenStokes’ with four pictures of Stokes celebrating his 14th Test hundred, Ashwin wrote, &nbsp;&nbsp;“Arrey sir ji, no one doubted his class! He got his first fifer after 2017 this game a hundred after 2 years! &nbsp;This has come because of his traditional test match approach to batting and not the carefree one he had adopted before this.”&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Ashwin say before?</h2>Shortly after England fumbled in the run chase at Edgbaston, losing the game by 322 runs, Ashwin, speaking on his Hindi YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat’, criticised Stokes’ arrogance to chase 608, saying, "Ben Stokes is a fabulous player. I take my hat off to him. But we need to remember one thing. Barring that Headingley heroics in the Ashes, what has he achieved as a batter?" &nbsp;"The readiness to play a Test match in the way a Test match needs to be played—that is the problem from the leadership standpoint. You are telling every batter to go and play an attacking brand of cricket, so you need to play like that only," he said.<h3>England rule in Manchester</h3>The hosts are all over the Indians in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leading by 225 runs at tea on day four. After scoring 669 in their first innings, England removed Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and one-down batter Sai Sudharsan on zero on successive balls, leaving them 0/2 after the end of the first over.&nbsp; &nbsp;KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill are currently at the crease, with Team India’s scorecard reading 86 for two.

Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded England captain Ben Stokes for his first Test hundred this summer, and in two years, just days after questioning his batting credentials, barring the Headingley heroics in 2019. Stokes ended his dry run for a Test hundred with a brilliant 141 in the first innings at Old Trafford in Manchester, helping England take a 331-run lead over India in the fourth Test. Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class. Although Ashwin did mention how long it took Stokes to pick up his latest five-for (in Tests) and complete a Test hundred, he explained what helped the English captain return to form, which helped England inch closer to a series win over India at home. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details Replying to a social media post, which read, ‘Anna @ashwinravi99 this is Ben Stokes #BenStokes’ with four pictures of Stokes celebrating his 14th Test hundred, Ashwin wrote, “Arrey sir ji, no one doubted his class! He got his first fifer after 2017 this game a hundred after 2 years! This has come because of his traditional test match approach to batting and not the carefree one he had adopted before this.”

Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.

Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, the English captain Ben Stokes scored his 14th Test century on Saturday (Jul 26). With this century, Stokes joins the elite list of England players, becoming the fourth from the country to score a century and take five wickets in the same match. The others to achieve this milestone are Tony Greig, Ian Botham and Gus Atkinson. Among them, only Botham has done it more than once (five times).&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier in the Test match, Stokes had taken five wickets for 72 runs in India’s first innings, his first five-wicket haul in seven years. He then followed it up with a brilliant century (141) in England’s first innings, helping his team to gain a massive 331-run lead against India.&nbsp;&nbsp;During this innings, Stokes also crossed his 7,000 Test runs and became the 13th player for England to go past 7,000 Test runs.<h2>England players with five wickets and a century in the same Test match</h2><ul><li>Tony Greig - 148 and 6/164 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 1974</li><li>Ian Botham - 103 and 5/73 vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 1978</li><li>Ian Botham - 108 and 8/34 vs Pakistan, Lord’s, 1978</li><li>Ian Botham - 114 and 6/58 &amp; 7/48 vs India, Wankhede, 1980</li><li>Ian Botham - 149* and 6/95 vs Australia, Leeds, 1981, 138 and 5/59 vs New Zealand, Wellington, 1984</li><li>Gus Atkinson - 118 and 5/62 vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s, 2024</li><li>Ben Stokes - 141 and 5/72 vs India, Manchester, 2025</li></ul><h2>India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4</h2>In the ongoing Test, England has a 311-run lead after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, returning with four important wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the home side, captain Ben Stokes ended his two-year wait for a Test century by scoring his 14th hundred early on Day 4 at Old Trafford.

The England Test captain Ben Stokes smashed his 14th Test hundred against India in Manchester. In this century, he broke his two-year drought of a three-figure score in Tests.

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, the English captain Ben Stokes scored his 14th Test century on Saturday (Jul 26). With this century, Stokes joins the elite list of England players, becoming the fourth from the country to score a century and take five wickets in the same match. The others to achieve this milestone are Tony Greig, Ian Botham and Gus Atkinson. Among them, only Botham has done it more than once (five times). Earlier in the Test match, Stokes had taken five wickets for 72 runs in India’s first innings, his first five-wicket haul in seven years. He then followed it up with a brilliant century (141) in England’s first innings, helping his team to gain a massive 331-run lead against India. During this innings, Stokes also crossed his 7,000 Test runs and became the 13th player for England to go past 7,000 Test runs. England players with five wickets and a century in the same Test match Tony Greig - 148 and 6/164 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 1974 Ian Botham - 103 and 5/73 vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 1978 Ian Botham - 108 and 8/34 vs Pakistan, Lord’s, 1978 Ian Botham - 114 and 6/58 & 7/48 vs India, Wankhede, 1980 Ian Botham - 149* and 6/95 vs Australia, Leeds, 1981, 138 and 5/59 vs New Zealand, Wellington, 1984 Gus Atkinson - 118 and 5/62 vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s, 2024 Ben Stokes - 141 and 5/72 vs India, Manchester, 2025 India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4 In the ongoing Test, England has a 311-run lead after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, returning with four important wickets. For the home side, captain Ben Stokes ended his two-year wait for a Test century by scoring his 14th hundred early on Day 4 at Old Trafford.

The England Test captain Ben Stokes smashed his 14th Test hundred against India in Manchester. In this century, he broke his two-year drought of a three-figure score in Tests.

IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details

Joe Root made a scintillating 150 and became the second-highest run-scorer in Tests, while skipper Ben Stokes came after hobbling off due to a cramp and be unbeaten on 77 as the duo played huge roles in England taking a substantial 186-run lead over India on day three of fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Friday (July 25).&nbsp;Resuming from 225/2, England added a whopping 319 runs for the loss of five wickets. But the highlight of day three's play was Root combining the precision of a surgeon and composure of an artist to overtake Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting for being at second place in all-time Test run-scorers' list through his 38th Test hundred.&nbsp;He also shared a 144-run stand with Ollie Pope, who made 71, before Stokes made his highest batting score of this series. With Stokes and Liam Dawson (21 not out) at the crease, England can be hopeful of building the lead and pile more misery on a hapless Indian bowling line-up, who missed their lengths, bereft of ideal tactics, gave away easy runs and are now staring at a massive challenge to stage a comeback into the match.&nbsp;The final session began with Jasprit Bumrah taking the bowling duties, but did not look at his best self. Root continued to be at his best by driving Shardul Thakur past mid-on for four, before Stokes creamed a half-volley from Bumrah through cover for another boundary.&nbsp;After notching up his 36th half-century, Stokes reverse-swept Ravindra Jadeja for four, before pulling Washington Sundar for another boundary. After feeling some discomfort in his left calf in the 115th over, Stokes retired hurt at the end of the 116th over on 66 off 116 balls, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) saying the all-rounder is dealing with a cramp.&nbsp;After registering his 16th 150-plus score in Tests, Root's superb innings came to an end on exactly 250 when he was stumped off a ripper of a delivery from Jadeja that spun and bounced past the outside edge. Bumrah then came back and struck with his first ball which nipped away to take the edge off a poking Jamie Smith and Jurel took a smart low diving forward catch, making this the fast bowling spearhead's 50th in Tests in England.&nbsp;Siraj got himself into the wicket-takers' list by getting the ball to stay low and took the inside edge of Chris Woakes' bat before crashing into the stumps. Stokes returned to bat and ensured with Dawson that no more wickets were lost in what was a commanding day of Test cricket for England.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India

Joe Root made a scintillating 150 and became the second-highest run-scorer in Tests, while skipper Ben Stokes came after hobbling off due to a cramp and be unbeaten on 77 as the duo played huge roles in England taking a substantial 186-run lead over India on day three of fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Friday (July 25). Resuming from 225/2, England added a whopping 319 runs for the loss of five wickets. But the highlight of day three's play was Root combining the precision of a surgeon and composure of an artist to overtake Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting for being at second place in all-time Test run-scorers' list through his 38th Test hundred. He also shared a 144-run stand with Ollie Pope, who made 71, before Stokes made his highest batting score of this series. With Stokes and Liam Dawson (21 not out) at the crease, England can be hopeful of building the lead and pile more misery on a hapless Indian bowling line-up, who missed their lengths, bereft of ideal tactics, gave away easy runs and are now staring at a massive challenge to stage a comeback into the match. The final session began with Jasprit Bumrah taking the bowling duties, but did not look at his best self. Root continued to be at his best by driving Shardul Thakur past mid-on for four, before Stokes creamed a half-volley from Bumrah through cover for another boundary. After notching up his 36th half-century, Stokes reverse-swept Ravindra Jadeja for four, before pulling Washington Sundar for another boundary. After feeling some discomfort in his left calf in the 115th over, Stokes retired hurt at the end of the 116th over on 66 off 116 balls, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) saying the all-rounder is dealing with a cramp. After registering his 16th 150-plus score in Tests, Root's superb innings came to an end on exactly 250 when he was stumped off a ripper of a delivery from Jadeja that spun and bounced past the outside edge. Bumrah then came back and struck with his first ball which nipped away to take the edge off a poking Jamie Smith and Jurel took a smart low diving forward catch, making this the fast bowling spearhead's 50th in Tests in England. Siraj got himself into the wicket-takers' list by getting the ball to stay low and took the inside edge of Chris Woakes' bat before crashing into the stumps. Stokes returned to bat and ensured with Dawson that no more wickets were lost in what was a commanding day of Test cricket for England.

At stumps on day three of the ongoing fourth Test match, England were 544/7, extending their first innings lead to 186 runs

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss in fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and decided to bowl first on Wednesday (Jul 23). The decision taken by Stokes is against what any team has done before - winning the toss, bowling first and then win a Test in Manchester. No team has been able to do so in the history of Test cricket including host England. On the other hand, only thrice it has happened the side batting first after losing the toss went on to win a Test in Manchester - England twice (both in 2020) and Australia once that too back in 1993.<h2>Ben Stokes win toss and England bowl first in Manchester - will they lose?</h2>As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - India won the match and that too without Bumrah in the ongoing series.Overall, only four teams apart from England have managed to win a Test at Old Trafford in England and none of the teams, apart from the hosts, have double digits wins to their name.<h2>Here's the list of teams with most Test wins in Manchester</h2><ul><li>England - 33 wins in 85 Tests</li><li>Australia - 9 wins in 32 Tests</li><li>West Indies - 5 wins in 17 Tests</li><li>Pakistan - 1 win in 7 Tests</li><li>South Africa - 1 win in 11 Tests</li><li>India - 0 win 10 Tests</li></ul><h2>India drop Karun Nair, hand debut to Anshul Kamboj</h2>India made three changes in the playing XI owing to multiple injuries to pace bowlers and all-rounder Nitish Reddy who is out of the remainder of the series altogether. Karun Nair, who has not been able to score a single fifty in six innings, lost his place to Sai Sudharsan. Shardul Thakur, who played the first Test, comes back in for Nitish Reddy and Anshul Kamboj made his debut and repalced injured Akash Deep.India playing XI vs England in 4th Test: Jaiswal, Rahul, Sudharsan, Gill (c), Pant (wk), Jadeja, Sundar, Shardul, Bumrah, Siraj, Kamboj

As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - and India won the match.

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss in fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and decided to bowl first on Wednesday (Jul 23). The decision taken by Stokes is against what any team has done before - winning the toss, bowling first and then win a Test in Manchester. No team has been able to do so in the history of Test cricket including host England. On the other hand, only thrice it has happened the side batting first after losing the toss went on to win a Test in Manchester - England twice (both in 2020) and Australia once that too back in 1993. Ben Stokes win toss and England bowl first in Manchester - will they lose? As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - India won the match and that too without Bumrah in the ongoing series. Overall, only four teams apart from England have managed to win a Test at Old Trafford in England and none of the teams, apart from the hosts, have double digits wins to their name. Here's the list of teams with most Test wins in Manchester England - 33 wins in 85 Tests Australia - 9 wins in 32 Tests West Indies - 5 wins in 17 Tests Pakistan - 1 win in 7 Tests South Africa - 1 win in 11 Tests India - 0 win 10 Tests India drop Karun Nair, hand debut to Anshul Kamboj India made three changes in the playing XI owing to multiple injuries to pace bowlers and all-rounder Nitish Reddy who is out of the remainder of the series altogether. Karun Nair, who has not been able to score a single fifty in six innings, lost his place to Sai Sudharsan. Shardul Thakur, who played the first Test, comes back in for Nitish Reddy and Anshul Kamboj made his debut and repalced injured Akash Deep. India playing XI vs England in 4th Test: Jaiswal, Rahul, Sudharsan, Gill (c), Pant (wk), Jadeja, Sundar, Shardul, Bumrah, Siraj, Kamboj

As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - and India won the match.

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In cricket and life, some moments stay forever in your heart. For Mohammed Siraj, one such joyful memory was at Lord’s in 2021, stump in hand, sprinting across the field after castling the off-stump of England’s James Anderson to seal a famous 151-run win on day 5. Fast forward to July 14, 2025, at the same iconic venue and that very stump became a symbol of heartbreak. India needed 23 more runs. Siraj was putting up a brave fight with the bat and was doing everything right for India. He had defended like a textbook tailender, blocking, ducking and surviving.&nbsp;But fate had other plans. An off-spin delivery from Shoaib Bashir gripped and back-spun to dislodge the stump, the same one Siraj had once uprooted in glory. The heartbreak was instant. Siraj dropped to his knees, questioning his luck as the dream was over.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-car-accident-to-creating-history-when-life-bowled-a-bouncer-rishabh-pant-hit-a-century-1750762288365">From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century</a>&nbsp;This wasn’t just another loss. It was a brave fight put up by the Indian tailenders; at lunch on the final day, they were reeling at 112/8. However, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stitched together a fightback, taking the score to 170. Victory was 23 runs away, but that just wasn't meant to be; God was kinder to England and fortune didn't favour the brave.<h2>Parallels from 2021 Lord's Test</h2>The parallels with the 2021 Test match at Lord's were strange. Back then, India was 209 for 8 before Shami and Bumrah’s unbeaten 89-run stand for the ninth wicket turned the match. Siraj did wonders with the ball: a four-wicket haul and that iconic celebration, stump in hand, Kohli roaring all over the place. He had taken eight wickets in the game, including the final blow that guided India to defend 272 in 60 overs.&nbsp;Now, in 2025, the hope of winning the game lay in the hands of Indian tail-enders. Bumrah and Siraj blocked 84 deliveries together and the Indian side was hoping for a miracle. However, Bashir found just enough from the pitch to break through and shatter the Indian dreams.&nbsp;It’s strange how the same place can give you everything once and take it all away the next time. In 2021, Siraj walked off with the stump in hand and a smile at Lord’s. In 2025, he walked off again, but this time, head down, the same stump lying behind him.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the end, cricket is the best leveller, bringing you up one day and down the next.

In 2021, Siraj sealed a historic win at Lord’s with the stump in hand. In 2025, at the same ground, that stump became a symbol of heartbreak as he was bowled with 23 runs to win. From glory to grief, Siraj lived both highs and lows at the Home of Cricket.

In cricket and life, some moments stay forever in your heart. For Mohammed Siraj, one such joyful memory was at Lord’s in 2021, stump in hand, sprinting across the field after castling the off-stump of England’s James Anderson to seal a famous 151-run win on day 5. Fast forward to July 14, 2025, at the same iconic venue and that very stump became a symbol of heartbreak. India needed 23 more runs. Siraj was putting up a brave fight with the bat and was doing everything right for India. He had defended like a textbook tailender, blocking, ducking and surviving. But fate had other plans. An off-spin delivery from Shoaib Bashir gripped and back-spun to dislodge the stump, the same one Siraj had once uprooted in glory. The heartbreak was instant. Siraj dropped to his knees, questioning his luck as the dream was over. Also Read | From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century This wasn’t just another loss. It was a brave fight put up by the Indian tailenders; at lunch on the final day, they were reeling at 112/8. However, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stitched together a fightback, taking the score to 170. Victory was 23 runs away, but that just wasn't meant to be; God was kinder to England and fortune didn't favour the brave. Parallels from 2021 Lord's Test The parallels with the 2021 Test match at Lord's were strange. Back then, India was 209 for 8 before Shami and Bumrah’s unbeaten 89-run stand for the ninth wicket turned the match. Siraj did wonders with the ball: a four-wicket haul and that iconic celebration, stump in hand, Kohli roaring all over the place. He had taken eight wickets in the game, including the final blow that guided India to defend 272 in 60 overs. Now, in 2025, the hope of winning the game lay in the hands of Indian tail-enders. Bumrah and Siraj blocked 84 deliveries together and the Indian side was hoping for a miracle. However, Bashir found just enough from the pitch to break through and shatter the Indian dreams. It’s strange how the same place can give you everything once and take it all away the next time. In 2021, Siraj walked off with the stump in hand and a smile at Lord’s. In 2025, he walked off again, but this time, head down, the same stump lying behind him. In the end, cricket is the best leveller, bringing you up one day and down the next.

In 2021, Siraj sealed a historic win at Lord’s with the stump in hand. In 2025, at the same ground, that stump became a symbol of heartbreak as he was bowled with 23 runs to win. From glory to grief, Siraj lived both highs and lows at the Home of Cricket.

How one stump at Lord’s gave Siraj both joy and heartbreak

In the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, saw hosts securing a 22 run win over India and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. After the win, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. Like the Test match win over India on Monday (July 14), Archer played a key role for England as they won their maiden ODI World Cup.&nbsp;"I just said to him this morning, I said, 'You know what today is, don't you? And it was that highlight package from when India knocked off 300-odd back in the day, when Ganguly, he thought that was a World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. And I was like, no, that World Cup that we won, he was like, oh, that one. Gosh, he's an absolute beauty, that boy," Stokes told reporters in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;Monday (July 14) was the sixth anniversary of England’s famous World Cup when they defeated New Zealand in the Super Over. Six years on from that day, England were again at their best as they won the Lord’s Test against India by 22 runs.&nbsp;Also Check - From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5 longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests<h2>A thrilling finish</h2>The match was a nail-bitter as left-hand Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja played one of the best innings of his Test career but despite his best, his efforts went in vain as India fell short in their chase of 193, and a fitting end for the hosts as England will look to continue on the winning momentum.&nbsp;At the end of the first session, India were reeling at 112/8 with Jadeja and Bumrah on the crease. After the collapse in the first session, Jadeja and Bumrah put on a 35-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Just when it seemed like India was settling in, dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah shifted the momentum in favour of England. Post that, Mohammed Siraj came to the crease and stood tall with Jadeja on the other end. Together, they put up a fighting partnership helping India inch closer to the target.&nbsp;However, in the 75th over, Siraj was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir, bringing Indian innings to an end at 170. With the win at Lord's, England now lead the series 2-1.

After the win against India, England captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. 

In the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, saw hosts securing a 22 run win over India and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. After the win, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. Like the Test match win over India on Monday (July 14), Archer played a key role for England as they won their maiden ODI World Cup. "I just said to him this morning, I said, 'You know what today is, don't you? And it was that highlight package from when India knocked off 300-odd back in the day, when Ganguly, he thought that was a World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. And I was like, no, that World Cup that we won, he was like, oh, that one. Gosh, he's an absolute beauty, that boy," Stokes told reporters in the post-match press conference. Monday (July 14) was the sixth anniversary of England’s famous World Cup when they defeated New Zealand in the Super Over. Six years on from that day, England were again at their best as they won the Lord’s Test against India by 22 runs. Also Check - From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5 longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests A thrilling finish The match was a nail-bitter as left-hand Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja played one of the best innings of his Test career but despite his best, his efforts went in vain as India fell short in their chase of 193, and a fitting end for the hosts as England will look to continue on the winning momentum. At the end of the first session, India were reeling at 112/8 with Jadeja and Bumrah on the crease. After the collapse in the first session, Jadeja and Bumrah put on a 35-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Just when it seemed like India was settling in, dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah shifted the momentum in favour of England. Post that, Mohammed Siraj came to the crease and stood tall with Jadeja on the other end. Together, they put up a fighting partnership helping India inch closer to the target. However, in the 75th over, Siraj was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir, bringing Indian innings to an end at 170. With the win at Lord's, England now lead the series 2-1.

After the win against India, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue

'You know what today is, don't you?' Stokes reveals hilarious banter with Archer before match-changing spell

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, here is a glance at five all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests. The list also features the likes of Gary Sobers, Ben Stokes and Carl Hooper. 

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, here is a glance at five all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests. The list also features the likes of Gary Sobers, Ben Stokes and Carl Hooper.&nbsp;

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, 5 all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests

England skipper Ben Stokes is struggling, especially in second innings of the team's batting where he has scored three consecutive scores of 33 in three Tests during the ongoing series against India. Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-mohammed-siraj-gives-fiery-send-off-to-ben-duckett-as-india-stand-tall-in-opening-session-on-day-4-1752409137300">Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4</a>Since October 2024, Stokes has played nine Tests but has managed to score 383 runs in 15 innings at an average of 27 against his Test average of 35. He has managed just one fifty in those innings with a best of 88. In four Tests played in 2025 season, Stokes has a best score of 44 with 172 runs in seven innings at an average of touch above 24. Clearly, the England captain is struggling.<h2>How has Stokes performed in second innings batting his team?</h2>Every since Stokes took over captaincy, he has performed well when batting second time in a Test instead of the first one. As a captain in Bazball era, Stokes has scored 1,830 runs in 59 innings of 35 Tests at an average of 33 with two hundreds and nine fifties.Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast.With is first time batting performance already under par, it is time for Stokes - the batter - to pull up his game and England need it now more than ever as they look to win the ongoing five-Test series against India to kickoff the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 on a positive note.

Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.

England skipper Ben Stokes is struggling, especially in second innings of the team's batting where he has scored three consecutive scores of 33 in three Tests during the ongoing series against India. Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise. Also Watch: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4 Since October 2024, Stokes has played nine Tests but has managed to score 383 runs in 15 innings at an average of 27 against his Test average of 35. He has managed just one fifty in those innings with a best of 88. In four Tests played in 2025 season, Stokes has a best score of 44 with 172 runs in seven innings at an average of touch above 24. Clearly, the England captain is struggling. How has Stokes performed in second innings batting his team? Every since Stokes took over captaincy, he has performed well when batting second time in a Test instead of the first one. As a captain in Bazball era, Stokes has scored 1,830 runs in 59 innings of 35 Tests at an average of 33 with two hundreds and nine fifties. Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast. With is first time batting performance already under par, it is time for Stokes - the batter - to pull up his game and England need it now more than ever as they look to win the ongoing five-Test series against India to kickoff the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 on a positive note.

Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast.

Unlucky 33? Under par Stokes while batting first time as skipper now struggling in second attempt as well

India suffered a dramatic top-order slump to set up a thrilling finale to the third Test against England at Lord's on Sunday. The tourists had the upper hand after dismissing England for just 192 in their second innings, with off-spinner Washington Sundar taking 4-22, including the wickets of Joe Root, Jamie Smith and England captain Ben Stokes on the fourth day. That left India needing 193 to go 2-1 up in this five-match series after both teams made 387 in their first innings. India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal was out for a duck, skying a hook off express fast bowler Jofra Archer to wicketkeeper Smith. Karun Nair was lbw to Brydon Carse with India captain Shubman Gill, who has already scored a double hundred and two centuries this series, falling in similar fashion. And in the last over of the day's play, Stokes bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep to raucous cheers from the home crowd.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lords-test-sunil-gavaskar-makes-bizarre-remarks-on-gill-crawley-fight-says-english-players-not-playing-ipl-1752413593533">Lord’s Test: Gavaskar makes bizarre remarks on Gill-Crawley fight, says ‘English players not playing IPL…’</a>&nbsp;But India opener KL Rahul, fresh from his first-innings score of exactly 100, was still there on 33 not out following several typically elegant boundaries.&nbsp;Earlier, Root and Stokes joined forces with England in trouble at 87-4. But a partnership worth 67 ended when Root, who made a hundred in the first innings, was bowled behind his legs trying to sweep Sundar. Root's 40 was the top score of England's second innings. Smith's three previous scores this series had been 184 not out, 88 and 51, but he managed just eight before he was bowled by a Sundar delivery that kept a touch low.&nbsp;Sundar, on an increasingly helpful pitch, had now taken 2-3 in 11 balls, with England 164-6.&nbsp;All-rounder Stokes, without a Test hundred in over two years, showed plenty of discipline while batting throughout all of Sunday's second session.But, in common with several England team-mates, he gave his wicket away when on 33, the left-handed batsman was bowled for 33 swinging himself off his feet trying to slog Sundar.&nbsp;Stokes banged his bat on the turf in anger, with England now 181-7.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, removed Carse and Chris Woakes, with Sundar ending the innings when he knocked over last man Shoaib Bashir's stumps.<h3>Stuttering England</h3>&nbsp;England resumed on 2-0 with Zak Crawley, who had angered India late Saturday with his time-wasting tactics, alongside opening partner Ben Duckett. Duckett scooped a four off Mohammed Siraj, but the fast bowler soon had his revenge when the left-hander, cramped for room, miscued a pull to Bumrah at mid-on to leave England 22-1.&nbsp;Siraj then risked disciplinary action after yelling in Duckett's face, with both players in line to attract the attention of match referee Richie Richardson after making shoulder contact.&nbsp;Crawley and Ollie Pope survived probing deliveries from Bumrah, who took 5-74 in England's first innings after being rested from India's win in the second Test at Edgbaston.&nbsp;But it was Siraj who struck next when he had Pope lbw on review.&nbsp;And 42-2 was soon transformed into 50-3.&nbsp;Crawley (22) fell in all-too familiar fashion when edging a drive off Nitish Kumar Reddy to Jaiswal -- one of two gullies posted by India in the hope of such a dismissal.&nbsp;Unsurprisingly, given Saturday's incident, Crawley received a verbal volley from Reddy as he left the field.&nbsp;Harry Brook came in and struck three successive boundaries off Deep -- two scooped fours followed by a thumping straight six over long-off.&nbsp;But fast bowler Deep had the last laugh by bowling Brook for 23 as the world's top-ranked Test batsman failed to make contact with an over-ambitious sweep.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.

India suffered a dramatic top-order slump to set up a thrilling finale to the third Test against England at Lord's on Sunday. The tourists had the upper hand after dismissing England for just 192 in their second innings, with off-spinner Washington Sundar taking 4-22, including the wickets of Joe Root, Jamie Smith and England captain Ben Stokes on the fourth day. That left India needing 193 to go 2-1 up in this five-match series after both teams made 387 in their first innings. India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day. Yashasvi Jaiswal was out for a duck, skying a hook off express fast bowler Jofra Archer to wicketkeeper Smith. Karun Nair was lbw to Brydon Carse with India captain Shubman Gill, who has already scored a double hundred and two centuries this series, falling in similar fashion. And in the last over of the day's play, Stokes bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep to raucous cheers from the home crowd. Also read | Lord’s Test: Gavaskar makes bizarre remarks on Gill-Crawley fight, says ‘English players not playing IPL…’ But India opener KL Rahul, fresh from his first-innings score of exactly 100, was still there on 33 not out following several typically elegant boundaries. Earlier, Root and Stokes joined forces with England in trouble at 87-4. But a partnership worth 67 ended when Root, who made a hundred in the first innings, was bowled behind his legs trying to sweep Sundar. Root's 40 was the top score of England's second innings. Smith's three previous scores this series had been 184 not out, 88 and 51, but he managed just eight before he was bowled by a Sundar delivery that kept a touch low. Sundar, on an increasingly helpful pitch, had now taken 2-3 in 11 balls, with England 164-6. All-rounder Stokes, without a Test hundred in over two years, showed plenty of discipline while batting throughout all of Sunday's second session. But, in common with several England team-mates, he gave his wicket away when on 33, the left-handed batsman was bowled for 33 swinging himself off his feet trying to slog Sundar. Stokes banged his bat on the turf in anger, with England now 181-7. Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, removed Carse and Chris Woakes, with Sundar ending the innings when he knocked over last man Shoaib Bashir's stumps. Stuttering England England resumed on 2-0 with Zak Crawley, who had angered India late Saturday with his time-wasting tactics, alongside opening partner Ben Duckett. Duckett scooped a four off Mohammed Siraj, but the fast bowler soon had his revenge when the left-hander, cramped for room, miscued a pull to Bumrah at mid-on to leave England 22-1. Siraj then risked disciplinary action after yelling in Duckett's face, with both players in line to attract the attention of match referee Richie Richardson after making shoulder contact. Crawley and Ollie Pope survived probing deliveries from Bumrah, who took 5-74 in England's first innings after being rested from India's win in the second Test at Edgbaston. But it was Siraj who struck next when he had Pope lbw on review. And 42-2 was soon transformed into 50-3. Crawley (22) fell in all-too familiar fashion when edging a drive off Nitish Kumar Reddy to Jaiswal -- one of two gullies posted by India in the hope of such a dismissal. Unsurprisingly, given Saturday's incident, Crawley received a verbal volley from Reddy as he left the field. Harry Brook came in and struck three successive boundaries off Deep -- two scooped fours followed by a thumping straight six over long-off. But fast bowler Deep had the last laugh by bowling Brook for 23 as the world's top-ranked Test batsman failed to make contact with an over-ambitious sweep. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.

IND vs ENG: India lose 4 wickets at death as Lord’s prepare for cracking day 5

England captain Ben Stokes pulled up sore while batting on day one against India at the Lord’s, casting doubts over his fitness and participation in the remainder of the game. Stokes remained unbeaten on 39 off 108 balls on an otherwise slow day for England, with batting veteran Joe Root standing at the other end, stranded at 99*, with their scorecard reading 251 for four. While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately. Even after the team physio attended to him and treated him, Stokes appeared uncomfortable throughout, hobbling up.&nbsp;As Stokes was taking his time in between the deliveries, stretching again before India took the new ball, Root looked determined to complete his first hundred of this series; he, however, was struck on 99* overnight. In the last over of the day, Root took a single off the fourth ball off Akash Deep, trying to go for another one, before a loud no from Stokes saw him finish the day on 99 not out. &nbsp;"Fingers crossed he can do something magic and come back strong," Pope said of Stokes’ injury. "I've not seen him since, so fingers crossed there's nothing too serious. But clearly we've got a big Test over the next four days and we've got a big two [at Old Trafford and The Oval] coming up as well, so it is important to try and manage him." &nbsp;Pope, team vice-captain and someone who stitched over a 109-run stand with Joe Root (for the third wicket) following a double wicket-over by Nitish Reddy early in the innings, feels his responsibility to aid England’s bid to make a comeback in this series in Stokes’ absence should the skipper suffer any blow.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We'll see how he pulls up tomorrow, but for me, that is partially one of my roles, to make sure that he doesn't push himself to a ridiculous place with whatever he's dealing with at the moment," Pope said. "I'm sure the physios, the medics will work with him to lay out a plan, and then I'll help push him in the right direction." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Stokes was England’s most effective seamer in the first Test in Leeds, increasing his workload following his knee surgery. In the second Test at Edgbaston, Stokes bowled 19 overs in the first innings and seven in the second before Team India hit gold and won the match by 336 runs, levelling the series.&nbsp; &nbsp;Given Stokes’ latest injury scare, it remains unclear if he will bowl at any stage in this match or the remainder of the series.&nbsp;

While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately.

England captain Ben Stokes pulled up sore while batting on day one against India at the Lord’s, casting doubts over his fitness and participation in the remainder of the game. Stokes remained unbeaten on 39 off 108 balls on an otherwise slow day for England, with batting veteran Joe Root standing at the other end, stranded at 99*, with their scorecard reading 251 for four. While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately. Even after the team physio attended to him and treated him, Stokes appeared uncomfortable throughout, hobbling up. As Stokes was taking his time in between the deliveries, stretching again before India took the new ball, Root looked determined to complete his first hundred of this series; he, however, was struck on 99* overnight. In the last over of the day, Root took a single off the fourth ball off Akash Deep, trying to go for another one, before a loud no from Stokes saw him finish the day on 99 not out. "Fingers crossed he can do something magic and come back strong," Pope said of Stokes’ injury. "I've not seen him since, so fingers crossed there's nothing too serious. But clearly we've got a big Test over the next four days and we've got a big two [at Old Trafford and The Oval] coming up as well, so it is important to try and manage him." Pope, team vice-captain and someone who stitched over a 109-run stand with Joe Root (for the third wicket) following a double wicket-over by Nitish Reddy early in the innings, feels his responsibility to aid England’s bid to make a comeback in this series in Stokes’ absence should the skipper suffer any blow. "We'll see how he pulls up tomorrow, but for me, that is partially one of my roles, to make sure that he doesn't push himself to a ridiculous place with whatever he's dealing with at the moment," Pope said. "I'm sure the physios, the medics will work with him to lay out a plan, and then I'll help push him in the right direction." Meanwhile, Stokes was England’s most effective seamer in the first Test in Leeds, increasing his workload following his knee surgery. In the second Test at Edgbaston, Stokes bowled 19 overs in the first innings and seven in the second before Team India hit gold and won the match by 336 runs, levelling the series. Given Stokes’ latest injury scare, it remains unclear if he will bowl at any stage in this match or the remainder of the series.

While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately.

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes’ injury worries England as hosts prepare for run-heavy day 2 at Lord’s

India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant says that the Dukes ball going soft and out of shape is 'irritating players.' Pant himself got irritated in the first Test at Headingley and threw the ball on the ground not amused for which he was reprimanded as well. The sentiment, however, isn't only from India but host England as well. English skipper Ben Stokes also acknowledged balls going soft on the eve of third Test which is set to be played at Lord's with five-match series locked at 1-1.Also See - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/cricket-what-records-can-gill-break-in-ongoing-india-vs-england-test-series-check-list-1752072964361">What records can Gill break in ongoing India vs England Test series? Check list</a>"I feel it is a big problem because the ball is getting out of shape," Pant said ahead of the third Test. "In this series, the ball is getting de-shaped (out of shape) too much. That is something I've never seen. It is definitely irritating for the players because every ball plays differently. When it becomes softer, sometimes it doesn't do too much, but as soon as you change the ball it starts to do something. As a batsman, you keep on adjusting to that, but at the same time, it is not good for cricket overall."Stokes also echoed the same views and said: "Whenever we have touring teams visiting, there is an issue with the balls going soft and completely out of shape. I don't even think the rings that we use are Dukes rings. It isn't ideal. But you have to deal with it."<h2>Archer, Bumrah set to return</h2>After a 336-run loss in second Test at Edgbaston, England not only have asked for 'something more' at Lord's but included Jofra Archer in the playing XI as well. India, on the other hand, will have Jasprit Bumrah back for the match after being rested for the second Test to manage workload.With two express pacers and pitch promised to offer help, the Lord's Test could give a break from run-scoring that has been witnessed in the first two sets.

IND vs ENG: English skipper Ben Stokes also acknowledged balls going soft on the eve of third Test which is set to be played at Lord's with five-match series locked at 1-1.

India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant says that the Dukes ball going soft and out of shape is 'irritating players.' Pant himself got irritated in the first Test at Headingley and threw the ball on the ground not amused for which he was reprimanded as well. The sentiment, however, isn't only from India but host England as well. English skipper Ben Stokes also acknowledged balls going soft on the eve of third Test which is set to be played at Lord's with five-match series locked at 1-1. Also See - What records can Gill break in ongoing India vs England Test series? Check list "I feel it is a big problem because the ball is getting out of shape," Pant said ahead of the third Test. "In this series, the ball is getting de-shaped (out of shape) too much. That is something I've never seen. It is definitely irritating for the players because every ball plays differently. When it becomes softer, sometimes it doesn't do too much, but as soon as you change the ball it starts to do something. As a batsman, you keep on adjusting to that, but at the same time, it is not good for cricket overall." Stokes also echoed the same views and said: "Whenever we have touring teams visiting, there is an issue with the balls going soft and completely out of shape. I don't even think the rings that we use are Dukes rings. It isn't ideal. But you have to deal with it." Archer, Bumrah set to return After a 336-run loss in second Test at Edgbaston, England not only have asked for 'something more' at Lord's but included Jofra Archer in the playing XI as well. India, on the other hand, will have Jasprit Bumrah back for the match after being rested for the second Test to manage workload. With two express pacers and pitch promised to offer help, the Lord's Test could give a break from run-scoring that has been witnessed in the first two sets.

IND vs ENG: English skipper Ben Stokes also acknowledged balls going soft on the eve of third Test which is set to be played at Lord's with five-match series locked at 1-1.

IND vs ENG: Pant says balls going soft 'irritating players' and Stokes agrees

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From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes

‘He has to deliver,’ Vaughan pushes ENG captain Stokes for Ashes urn Down Under

5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket, surprisingly no Indian on list

5 Batters with most runs in WTC history, surprisingly no Indian on list

5 bowlers with most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (2025-27)

From Tim Southee to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters with most sixes in Test cricket

From Root to Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket

Five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England collapse in Oval Test loss

Match Preview of Oval Test between India and England; check who all miss out

Ben Stokes reveals Ashes factor behind missing final Test vs India

IND vs ENG: Injured Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test; Archer, Carse rested

Pietersen backs Stokes, Broad calls Brook theatrics in 4th Test 'embarrassment'

Boycott, who once called Gambhir ‘rubbish’, slams England captain Stokes over ‘handshake’ saga

Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester

‘Likelihood that I won’t…,’ Stokes on playing final Test against India at Oval

Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update

Gambhir vs Stokes: India head coach backs idea of injury replacement

England captain Ben Stokes defends decision to offer early draw to India

Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand after Manchester Test ends in draw

Manchester Test: Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved...’ remark

Ben Stokes becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat in Manchester Test

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test ton laces England’s domination over India

Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says...

How one stump at Lord’s gave Siraj both joy and heartbreak

Stokes reveals hilarious banter with Archer before match-changing spell