India Vs England 2018

India vs England: In lost cause, young Rishabh Pant gives the perfect demonstration of his abilities

With Saha still recovering from his injury, this was the perfect audition from the twenty-year-old Pant to force the selectors into pushing him above other contenders like Karthik and Parthiv for the wicketkeeper's slot.

India vs England: KL Rahul’s numbers suggest he only produces his best when it matters least for the country

With 29 Tests under the belt, it is time for KL Rahul to assume extra responsibility and start scoring the daddy hundreds in matches that still have an impact on the series.

Highlights, India vs England, 5th Test at The Oval, Day 5, Full Cricket Score: England win by 118 runs, clinch series 4-1

Anderson continues. Bowling pretty well. Inside edge on the penultimate ball of the over fetches four. Jadeja takes a single to keep the strike. 15 overs left in the day.

India vs England: Ineptitude of visiting team’s batsmen severely impacted potency of their bowling unit in fifth Test

The consequences of the batsmen’s flop show on a flat Oval pitch were terrible for India. Their inability to occupy the crease for a substantial period of time even on the best batting pitch of the series ensured that their own bowlers would not be accorded ample time to rest and recuperate.

Highlights, India vs England, 5th Test at The Oval, Day 4, Full Cricket Score: England need seven wickets to win

India end the day on a better note than it was expected after the three wickets fell. Five fielders were put around Rahane for the last two balls but Rahane was able to counter it well. The day belonged to England and Alastair Cook. He will come back again tomorrow in Test whites, and try to win this Test for his country. A long day awaits tomorrow for Rahane, Rahul and the others to follow.

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 38: Djokovic, Osaka run US Open show; Arpinder Singh wins bronze at IAAF Continental Cup and more on daily podcast

In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka's wins at US Open, Serena Williams meltdown, jumper Arpinder Singh's bronze at the IAAF Continental Cup and England's strong start in the second innings of The Oval Test.

India vs England: Rejuvenated Ravindra Jadeja wields his sword with elan to prove he is the all-rounder visitors need

For a batsman that loves to feel the ball on the willow, Jadeja curbed his natural instincts and overpowered his mind when his team needed him the most.

Highlights, India vs England, 5th Test at The Oval, Day 3, Full cricket score: England 114/2 at Stumps, lead by 154 runs

Five innocuous deliveries followed by a peach. Bowls it quicker through the air and it zips away off the deck. Root tries to cut it on his back foot but misses it because of the extra bounce. Pant also doesn't collect it cleanly...

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah feels an extra bowler would have allowed rest of the bowlers to recuperate on Day 2

An extra bowler would have allowed the rest of the attack more time to recuperate, feels Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who conceded they failed to execute their plans against England's tailenders on the second day of the final Test.

India vs England: Jos Buttler says hosts are in charge of final Test after reducing visitors to 174-6 at stumps

England batsman Jos Buttler said that the hosts are in the driver's seat in the fifth and final Test after reducing India to 174-6 at stumps on day two at the Oval.