
India triumphs in epic match
England are denied a record-breaking run chase by an irresistible India, who snatch victory by six runs in one of the most dramatic conclusions in Test cricket history.
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England are denied a record-breaking run chase by an irresistible India, who snatch victory by six runs in one of the most dramatic conclusions in Test cricket history.

The drawn series between England and India has been every bit as "compelling and competitive" as any Ashes series, says Jonathan Agnew.

Who pressed their case for the Ashes and who failed to impress? BBC Sport rates how England's players performed in the India Test series.

The fifth Test finale between England and India at The Oval was the most intense, dramatic and emotional sport you could see, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Australia batter Steve Smith has seen most things during his cricketing career but will have a new experience with Welsh Fire in The Hundred.

England need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to beat India in an astonishing final Test after a barely believable fourth day was halted by rain and bad light.

All-rounder Chris Woakes is "all in" on helping England secure a series win over India despite a shoulder injury, says Joe Root.

England still have plenty of batting left to get the 35 runs required to win the series against India on the final day at The Oval, says Joe Root.

Thirty-five runs or four wickets means England have a long night staring into the soul, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Lancashire sign fast bowler Ajeet Singh Dale from Gloucestershire on a three-year contract.

Yorkshire bowler Matt Milnes is to return to Kent who he played for between 2019-2022.

Former England head coach Peter Moores signs a new three-year contract with Nottinghamshire.