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Police probe racism claims after fan abuse at England-India Test

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Police have launched an investigation after India fans claimed they were racially abused during England’s fifth Test victory in Birmingham. The Bharat Army, the official India supporters’ club, said “many” of its members at the Edgbaston ground had been targeted by “a very small minority” in Monday’s fourth day of play. A post on the group’s Twitter account read: “Sad to say many of our members experienced racist abuse from a very small minority of individuals.

Ben Stokes hails ‘phenomenal’ Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow as England thrash India

Ben Stokes hailed the brilliance of Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root as England’s two finest exponents of ‘Bazball’ steered their side to a phenomenal seven-wicket win over India at Edgbaston.

India vs England - "Can Always Look At Hindsight": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Decision To Not Pick R Ashwin For Edgbaston Test

The Indian cricket team surrendered to a meek loss at the hands of England in the rescheduled 5th Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday, with the hosts chasing down a mammoth fourth innings target of 378 runs in around 2 sessions to inflict a demoralising and humiliating loss at the Indians. This is India's third straight loss in an away Test match in 2022 and signs are not great.

"Absolutely Listless": Ex-India Players React To Humiliating Loss In Edgbaston Test vs England

Cricketers and pundits slammed India's batting in the second innings as England batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root hit hundreds to thrash the tourists in the fifth Test on Tuesday. India fell to 245 all out to hand England a record victory target of 378, which the hosts achieved with two sessions and seven wickets to spare on the fifth day and end the Covid-delayed five-match series at 2-2. The in-form Bairstow (114) and Root (142) put on an unbeaten stand of 269 for the fourth wicket to pull out a sensational victory.

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal charges on despite injury concerns

Rafael Nadal has shrugged off fresh concerns over his fitness as he targets a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Spaniard played his last-16 clash at the All England Club on Monday against Botic van de Zandschulp with strapping across his abdomen. Only last month, he won a 14th French Open with his troublesome left foot anaesthetised before undergoing career-saving treatment.

Pundits slam 'timid' India after England Test loss

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root hit hundreds to thrash the tourists in the fifth Test on Tuesday. India fell to 245 all out to hand England a record victory target of 378, which the hosts achieved with two sessions and seven wickets to spare on the fifth day and end the Covid-delayed five-match series at 2-2. The in-form Bairstow (114*) and Root (142*) put on an unbeaten stand of 269 for the fourth wicket to pull out a sensational victory. "Special win by England to level the series. Joe Root & Jonny Bairstow have been in sublime form and made batting look very easy," batting great Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter. "Congratulations to England on a convincing victory."

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Jasprit Bumrah

England rode on Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's majestic centuries to thump India by seven wickets and register their highest-ever successful run chase in Test cricket.

"Let The Match Slip Away...": Skipper Jasprit Bumrah Underlines Reason Behind India's Loss To England In Edgbaston Test

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday attributed his side's defeat to England in the rescheduled fifth Test here to the batting failure in the second innings, saying they let the match slip away from their hands after dominating major part of it. England rode on Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's majestic centuries to thump India by seven wickets and register their highest-ever successful run chase in Test cricket. England overhauled the 378-run target in the morning session of the fifth and final day with Root and Bairstow remaining unbeaten on 142 and 114 respectively. "That's the beauty of Test cricket, even if you have three good days. We fell short with the bat yesterday and that is where we let the opposition in to let the match slip away from us," Bumrah said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

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Police probe racism claims after fan abuse at England-India Test

Ben Stokes hails ‘phenomenal’ Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow as England thrash India

India vs England - "Can Always Look At Hindsight": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Decision To Not Pick R Ashwin For Edgbaston Test

"Absolutely Listless": Ex-India Players React To Humiliating Loss In Edgbaston Test vs England

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal charges on despite injury concerns

Pundits slam 'timid' India after England Test loss

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Jasprit Bumrah

"Let The Match Slip Away...": Skipper Jasprit Bumrah Underlines Reason Behind India's Loss To England In Edgbaston Test