Trentbridge

Strauss lauds team's fighting spirit

"Twice in this Test we were in a position where India looked very much like favourites to win the game and we dragged it around," said Strauss after England won by a massive 319 runs to go 2-0 up in the four-match series.

England win by 319 runs; lead series 2-0

England's victory was deserved as was India's defeat. Dhoni's side were completely and utterly outplayed by a team that had complete confidence in it's abilities.

Gavaskar, Ganguly slam Vaughan on 'vaseline' controversy

Vaughan's controversial tweet that Laxman might have used vaseline on the edge of his bat to avoid detection by the hot spot technology after a caught-behind appeal against the batsman, has sparked off angry reactions from Ganguly and Gavaskar.

India’s gesture has spared the tour from major acrimony

Had India not recalled Bell, when he was on 137, it would surely have led to an ill-tempered, nasty series for the remainder of the tour: players at war and normally appreciative, sporting spectators could have turned bitter — against India.

India may lose to England, but wins English hearts

The UK press is effusive in praise for Mahendra Singh’s Dhoni’s act recalling Ian Bell after the Englishman had been run out.

Bell's dismissal didn't seem right in spirit of game: Dravid

"We felt if one of our guys was involved, someone like Laxman or Tendulkar, and the tables were turned, one of the things discussed was how would we feel. The general feeling was no," said Dravid after the third day's play.

England pile on the agony through Bell and Co

There was controversy, anguish, heartbreak and loads of emotion on day three of the Trent Bridge Test. England have come out on top and India can only hope of saving the match now. And even that is a long, long shot.

Broad strokes of genius. Can he better Botham?

Botham was a maverick, Broad is not. But as game-turners, they are not too dissimilar.

Dravid finds his second wind; not a minute too soon

Among overseas batsmen who've scored at least a thousand runs in England, only Sir Donald Bradman has a higher average. And that speaks volumes for his character as a batsman.

Praveen fined 20% of match fee for arguing with umpire

The charge relates to an incident at the end of the 18th over of the day during which Praveen had an LBW appeal against England's Kevin Pietersen turned down.