England opt to bat first in third test v India
LONDON :England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen.
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Archer returns to England team for third test v India
England's Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in the third test of the series at Lord's, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Wednesday, as the fast bowler prepares for his first test in more than four years.
'Buzzing' Archer in the selection frame for third test, says McCullum
Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for England's third test against India, coach Brendon McCullum said, as the injury-plagued fast bowler edges closer to a return in the longest format.
Deep shines as India close on historic Edgbaston win
BIRMINGHAM, England :A devastating spell from Akash Deep left England teetering on 153-6 chasing an unlikely 608 for victory on the final day of the second test on Sunday, with India needing four more wickets to secure their first test win at Edgbaston.
Rahul, Pant shine as India extend lead over England to 357
BIRMINGHAM, England :KL Rahul scored a half-century before Rishabh Pant literally threw his bat at everything as India moved on to 177-3 to stretch their commanding lead to 357 runs over England at lunch on day four of the second test at Edgbaston on Saturday.
England all out for 407 in second test, trail India by 180 runs
BIRMINGHAM :England were bowled out for 407 in the first innings to trail India by 180 runs on day three of the second test at Edgbaston, where Jamie Smith was stranded on 184 not out while Harry Brook scored 158.
Gill leads India's charge against England but Jadeja falls short of century
BIRMINGHAM, England :India dominated the opening session on day two of the second test against England on Thursday as skipper Shubman Gill put a price on his wicket to guide the tourists to 419-6 at lunch but Ravindra Jadeja fell short of a second century at Edgbaston.
England name unchanged team for second test against India
England have named an unchanged team on Monday for the second test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, with fast bowler Jofra Archer remaining sidelined.