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'Doesn’t look too great' – Atkinson fears Woakes could miss rest of final Test

Gus Atkinson impressed on his return, but England is concerned about Chris Woakes' shoulder injury sustained while fielding. Woakes' injury adds to England's bowling concerns, with Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue also struggling. Karun Nair's resilient unbeaten 52 helped India recover to 204 for 6 after a shaky start, marking his first Test fifty in several years.

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'Gill made batting look easy, but …': Ryan rues captain's run-out, defends Bumrah omission

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the impact of Shubman Gill's unfortunate run-out and Jasprit Bumrah's absence on the first day of the fifth Test against England. Despite these setbacks and ending the day at 204/6, he praised Karun Nair and Washington Sundar's resilience. Ten Doeschate remains optimistic, hoping the team can reach 300, considering it a competitive score.

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IND vs ENG: First in 3,148 days! Karun Nair slams gritty fifty to lead India at The Oval

Karun Nair's resilient half-century at The Oval proved crucial for India after a top-order collapse. Returning to the team after being dropped in Manchester, Nair's composed innings, his first Test fifty in nearly nine years, helped India recover to 204/6 at stumps on Day 1. His partnership with Washington Sundar offered stability, showcasing his determination in a vital match.

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Chess: 'Pressure does not matter' - Divya Deshmukh on MS Dhoni comparisons

Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old chess prodigy, clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title in Batumi, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this feat. Deshmukh secured her Grandmaster title after defeating Koneru Humpy in a tie-breaker. Known for her aggressive playing style, she remains unfazed by pressure, focusing instead on her personal goals and expectations.

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'I had suicidal thoughts': Chahal breaks silence on divorce, mental health battle

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed the emotional distress and mental health challenges he faced during his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. He addressed rumours of infidelity and admitted to struggling with suicidal thoughts due to the immense pressure. Chahal emphasised the mutual decision for separation, highlighting the incompatibility arising from their career-focused lives.

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IND vs ENG: Unplayable! Josh Tongue puts India in trouble with twin strikes - Watch

Josh Tongue's performance shifted the momentum towards England on Day 1 of the fifth Test. He dismissed Sai Sudharsan with a sharp delivery. Sudharsan edged the ball to Jamie Smith after scoring 38 runs. India aims to level the series, currently trailing 2-1. The loss of crucial wickets makes their task more challenging.

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'Banned for 2 years from IPL, costed millions' - ECB chair praises ENG players' mentality

ECB chair Richard Thompson praised England players' commitment, citing Harry Brook's IPL withdrawal to prioritize national duty, costing him millions and a two-year ban. Thompson dismissed concerns about franchise cricket overshadowing international cricket, emphasizing the strong team environment fostered by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, making playing for England a top priority for players.

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'Shouldn't have done that': Ex-India coach slams umpire Dharmasena — Watch

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has criticised umpire Kumar Dharmasena for signaling an inside edge during the India-England Test, sparking debate. Bangar emphasised that Dharmasena's gesture, a habit from pre-DRS days, could influence the bowling team, undermining impartiality. India struggled, losing early wickets, including Shubman Gill's run-out, ending the session at 85/3 in their bid to level the series.

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'Don't judge him yet' - Ganguly backs Anshul Kamboj after underwhelming debut in England

Sourav Ganguly backed young pacer Anshul Kamboj after his debut Test. Ganguly urged critics to give him more chances. He highlighted Kamboj's domestic performance. The former skipper also expressed surprise over Mukesh Kumar's absence from the England tour. He praised Kumar's red-ball record and believed he deserved an opportunity in this series.

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IND vs ENG: Ex-England captain mocks The Oval curator after recent bust-up with Gambhir - Watch

During a rain break in the fifth Test between India and England, former England captain Michael Vaughan playfully mocked The Oval's head curator, Lee Fortis, on air. This followed a confrontation between India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, and Fortis regarding pitch usage. Vaughan's light-hearted mimicry added a humorous layer to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the final Test match.

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IND vs ENG | 'Don’t know why he was upset': Ganguly on Gambhir-curator spat

Former captain Sourav Ganguly has downplayed the recent heated exchange between India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis, emphasising that such disagreements are common in cricket. The incident, where Gambhir was reportedly upset about pitch access, follows a series of tense moments in the India-England series.

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Shubman Gill's costly call: Run out after rain break halts India’s progress at The Oval - Watch

After a rain break, Shubman Gill's careless run-out disrupted India's progress in the fifth Test against England. Gill, who had looked good, was dismissed for 21 due to a poor decision, ending a promising partnership. Despite the setback, Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series, reaching 737 runs.

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IND vs ENG | 'If India lose …': Ex-Eng captain says pressure mounting on Gambhir

Former England captain Michael Atherton has cautioned that Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach could be in jeopardy if the team suffers a third consecutive Test series loss. Team India is currently trailing 1-2 against England, and Atherton emphasised the immense pressure to win that comes with leading the Indian team, given their resources and expectations.

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IND vs ENG | Abhimanyu Easwaran's father breaks silence: 'I don't understand...'

Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for his India Test debut extends to 961 days, sparking criticism from his father, Ranganathan, and former coach Arun Lal. Despite consistent performances, Easwaran was overlooked for the fifth Test against England, while Karun Nair received a chance. Ranganathan expressed his son's disappointment, questioning selection criteria favoring IPL performances over Ranji Trophy success.

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IND vs ENG: India's warhorse! Mohammed Siraj joins Kapil Dev, Vinoo Mankad in elite list

Mohammed Siraj achieves a rare feat, joining Kapil Dev and Vinoo Mankad as the only Indian bowlers to play all five Tests of an overseas series thrice, securing 10 or more wickets each time. As India trail 2-1 against England, Siraj's 14 wickets so far makes him a key player in the crucial final Test at The Oval.

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IND vs ENG | 'He should've played': Ganguly questions Kuldeep's omission

Sourav Ganguly has criticised India's decision to exclude Kuldeep Yadav from the Test series against England, arguing that his quality spin was needed to take wickets on the flatter pitches, especially during the second, third, and fourth Tests.

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'No 50-run stand against us!'- Gavaskar picks two modern stars he’d love in his team

During the India versus England Test match, Sunil Gavaskar expressed his desire to have Jasprit Bumrah and Ben Stokes in his past team. He felt Bumrah and Kapil Dev would make a great bowling duo. Cheteshwar Pujara wished he had Gavaskar as an opener. India reached 72 for 2 before rain interrupted play.

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'Who will take wickets?' – Gavaskar questions England’s bowling attack

Sunil Gavaskar criticized the green pitch at The Oval, suggesting it was designed to compensate for England's weakened bowling attack due to the absence of key players like Stokes and Archer. England made four changes, while India also made four, including bringing back Akash Deep and Karun Nair.

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