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England have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons
Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.
For all their inconsistencies in the past decade, England have remained formidable at home. Since 2014, they have lost just one series on these shores, against New Zealand in 2021.
LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday.
The third Test between England and India ended dramatically with tension flaring between players. England's Zak Crawley employed delaying tactics, causing friction with India's captain Shubman Gill. Heated exchanges arose,
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England said India were guilty of hypocrisy over shameless time-wasting after a spicy passage full of finger pointing and terse words late on the third day lit a fire under a gritty Test at Lord’s.
LONDON — England cricket star Joe Root isn't only a batting great. He also holds a record in test cricket for catching after snaffling Karun Nair with a stunning one-handed grab in the third test against India at Lord's on Friday.
Zak Crawley's time-wasting at the close of the third day infuriated Shubman Gill, who was desperate to have more overs at the England openers late on in the evening session
Former England captain Andrew Strauss discusses the impact of weather on India's tour and the evolution of Test cricket.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (56 off 37) hits 21st T20I fifty when celebrating 300th international cap; Sophie Ecclestone hits winning run off final ball of chase of 168; watch first ODI between England and India,