Duckett (149) and Zak Crawley (65) had added 188 runs for the first wicket - highest 4th innings opening partnership vs India - and the game kept going farther for India. By the time Shardul Thakur took two consecutive wickets to bring England four down at 250-odd, it was too late for India.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Openers, Root take England 1-0 up with five wickets win vs India at Headingley

IND vs ENG: Ben Duckett scored a magnificent 149 at Headingley in 2025 England vs India Test and became the sixth opener overall to score a Test hundred against India in fourth innings of a Test.

England's Duckett becomes sixth opener to score fourth innings Test ton vs India - Last batter was from Bangladesh

England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a potentially tricky six-over spell to take England to 21-0 at stumps, with the hosts now needing a further 350 runs to go 1-0 up in this five-match series.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: England bounce back after Pant's twin tons set up thrilling finish in Headingley

It was Stokes’ fourth wicket of the morning and a major boost for England. After a long Day 1 dominated by Indian batters, England came out with clear plans and energy. 

Watch: Shardul Thakur edges to wicketkeeper, Stokes takes fourth wicket before lunch

On Friday (Jun 20), the 23-year-old left-hand batter from Tamil Nadu lived the biggest day of his cricketing career as he made his Test debut for India against England at Headingley, Leeds.

Tears, grit and a dream fulfilled: Sai Sudharsan’s journey to India's Test debut

England would be hoping to put the young Indian side, led by Shubman Gill, under pressure in Leeds when they face off on June 20 in first of five Tests.

IND vs ENG: U-turn on Bazball? Skipper Stokes wants England to be 'smarter in those situations'

Mark Wood's all-round heroics led England to a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Leeds, Headingley. Coming in place of an out-of-form James Anderson, Wood accounted for 5 for 34 in Australia's first innings, dismissing them for 263 after England opted to bowl first, and then came up with a brilliant eight-ball 24 in England's 237.

He reminds me of Darren Gough: James Anderson lauds Mark Wood after his splendid performance in 3rd Ashes Test

Being asked to bat first on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test, Australia were in a spot of bother at 85 for 4 in Leeds, Headingley. With Mark Wood (5 for 34) and Stuart Broad removing the Aussie top-order, the onus lied on Mitchell Marsh, on Test return after 2019, and Travis Head.

Ashes, 3rd Test: Centurion Mitchell Marsh recalls Day 1 heroics, says 'worked hard to control nerves'

The England cricket team will have a major void to fill for the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds as they will miss the services of star batter Ollie Pope who dislocated his shoulder.

Ashes 2023: England likely to replace Pope with THIS batter at No.3 as Headingley gets ready for third Test

England and Australia produced a thrilling contest in the Ashes 2023 opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The contest was decided in the final few overs as Pat Cummins (44 not out) and Nathan Lyon's (16 not out) unbroken 55-run ninth-wicket stand propelled Australia to a narrow two-wicket win in pursuit of 282 on Tuesday evening (June 20).

'No idea....': Pat Cummins' epic response on 2019 Headingley loss after Australia conquer Edgbaston

England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third and final Test on Tuesday (May 28) to complete a 3-0 whitewash against the Black Caps at home. It was a thrilling contest between the two sides as England chased down the target of 296 runs comfortably in the second innings riding on brilliant knocks from Ollie Pope (82), Joe Root (86) and Jonny Bairstow (71) to record their third win on the trot and clean sweep the three-match rubber.

WATCH: Fans throw punches at each other as fight breaks out during Headingley Test between England-NZ

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was taken to the hospital as he underwent scans on his knee at the end of the third Test of the ongoing five-match series against England at Leeds on Saturday (August 28).

'Not a good place to be at': Ravindra Jadeja's post from hospital as he undergoes scan on injured knee

Skipper Virat Kohli talked about the shocking third Test loss as he opened up about India's middle-order batting collapse and praised opposition bowlers after England thrashed India by an innings and 76 runs to win the third Test at Headingley on Saturday (August 29) with more than a day to spare.

'We need to stay close and confident': Virat Kohli weighs in on India's shocking defeat in Headingley Test

Virat Kohli is having a tough time in the ongoing England Tests, in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old had a disastrous 2014 tour of England but turned things around in an emphatic way during the 2018 trip.

Starting to feel Virat Kohli isn't as mentally fresh as he was in 2018: Sanjay Manjrekar decodes Indian captain's struggles

Indian batsman and the Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane addressed all the talks over his form in the ongoing series against England. He said that he is "not concerned" about the criticism and he is "happy" that people are talking about him as "people criticise only important people".

'People criticise only important people,' says Ajinkya Rahane over chatter around his form

Former England cricketer Graham Gooch has expressed his opinion on the current England team, which is hosting the Indian side for a five-match Test series. The Joe Root-led side is 0-1 down in the series after losing to India in the second Test at Lord's.

INDvsENG: Ahead of Headingley Test, Graham Gooch feels England team 'too reliant' on skipper Joe Root

England's Ben Stokes travels rocky road en route success

British and Australian leaders briefly set aside talks on global trade, security and the environment on Monday for a spot of jovial banter about cricket after England beat Australia in dramatic fashion.

PM Modi first person to inform British PM Boris Johnson about England's 3rd Test win: Report

The official sponsors of the Ashes series, Specsavers have announced that spinner Jack Leach, who was a crucial cog in England's miraculous win against Australia in the third Test, will be getting free spectacles for life.

Jack Leach to get free spectacles for life, says official sponsor of Ashes

Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third Test at Headingley.

Ashes 2019: Joe Root digs in to give England hope

England were set a target of 359 to win the third Ashes Test after they bowled Australia out for 246 in their second innings on Saturday's third day at Headingley.

Ashes 2019: England set 359 to win Headingley Test

England named an unchanged squad on Monday for this week's third Test against Australia at Headingley, with the injured James Anderson continuing his bid to return later in the series.

Ashes 2019: England unchanged for Headingley Test as James Anderson continues recovery

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