India posted a commanding 396 in their second innings on Day 3 of the 5th Test at The Oval, setting England a daunting target of 374. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a brilliant 118, supported by Akash Deep (66), Jadeja (53), and Washington Sundar (53 off 46). England ended Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley to a Siraj yorker. With Chris Woakes injured, England faces a steep chase under pressure. India needs eight more wickets to level the series 2-2. Shubman Gill, despite scoring just 11, broke Graham Gooch’s record with 754 runs in the series. Day 4 promises high drama as both teams eye a decisive finish.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the venues for the Asia Cup 2025, confirming that the high-voltage India vs Pakistan group stage match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on September 14. The tournament, scheduled from September 9 to 28, will follow the T20 format to help teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. India begins its campaign against the UAE on September 10, also in Dubai. Despite public criticism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan are set to face off and could meet up to three times in the group stage, Super Fours, and potentially the final. (PC: CNN & Hindustan Times)

India, led by Shubman Gill, has shattered multiple records in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. The team amassed 3,809 runs, the most ever in a five-match Test series surpassing Australia’s 1989 Ashes tally. Indian batters hit 470 boundaries (422 fours, 48 sixes), also a world record. Gill scored 754 runs, breaking Graham Gooch’s record for most runs in an India-England Test series and becoming the highest-scoring Indian captain in a single series. Five players crossed 400 runs, including KL Rahul, Jadeja, Pant, and Jaiswal. Despite falling short of Gavaskar’s all-time mark, Gill’s leadership and batting have redefined India’s Test dominance. (PC: X/@BCCI)

On Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval, Ravindra Jadeja scored 53 off 77 balls—his sixth 50+ score in the India–England series while batting at No. 6 or lower―breaking a 59-year-old record set by Sir Garfield Sobers in 1966. He also surpassed Indian greats Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant by becoming the first Indian with six fifties in an England Test series at that position. Jadeja ended with 516 runs, making him the first Indian batter at No. 6+ to exceed 500 in an away series.

On Day 3 of the 5th Test at The Oval, India declared at 396, setting England a daunting target of 374 to win—surpassing a 123-year-old record chase at this venue . Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant 118, while Ravindra Jadeja added a composed fifty as he wrapped the series with over 500 runs . Washington Sundar played a rapid cameo—53 off 46 balls including multiple sixes—to boost the lower-order assault . England's Josh Tongue claimed five wickets, but dropped catches and thin resources hurt their cause.

India ended Day 3 of the 5th Test at The Oval with a 52-run lead, reaching 75/2 in their second innings. After being bowled out for 224, India’s bowlers Prasidh Krishna (4/60) and Mohammed Siraj (4/83) restricted England to 247. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the counterattack with an unbeaten 51 off 49 balls, surviving dropped catches. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan fell early, leaving Akash Deep (4*) to support Jaiswal. England’s fielding woes and Chris Woakes’ injury added pressure. With the series tied 2-2, India aims to build a commanding lead on Day 4 and push for a historic series win. (PC: Instagram & Hindustan Times)

Magnus Carlsen advanced to the Esports World Cup semifinals with a dominant 2.5–0.5 win over Indian grandmaster Nihal Sarin in their quarterfinal clash . After the first game ended in a draw, Carlsen offered a draw by repetition—an offer Sarin declined, prompting a visible smile from the world champion . Carlsen then won the second and third games convincingly to seal the match. Sarin admitted post-game, “Of course, I just got completely crushed today… I for sure could have played better,” while expressing gratitude to face his inspiration for the first time in a match. (PC: X)

India and England began the fifth and final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval with high stakes. England, leading 2–1, won the toss and opted to bowl first under overcast skies. India made four changes: Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, and Akash Deep replaced Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Anshul Kamboj. England also reshuffled their squad, with Ollie Pope captaining in place of the injured Ben Stokes. Rain looms over all five days, threatening interruptions. India must win to level the series, while England eyes a historic home victory. The match promises drama, with both teams battling fatigue, form, and unpredictable weather.

Indian captain Shubman Gill shattered Sunil Gavaskar’s 46-year-old record for most runs by an Indian skipper in a Test series. During the fifth Test against England at The Oval, Gill reached 737* runs, surpassing Gavaskar’s 732-run mark from the 1978–79 West Indies series. His consistent form includes four centuries, with a top score of 269. Despite India trailing 2–1 in the series, Gill’s performance has been a standout, marking a historic moment in Indian cricket. He now ranks third globally for most runs in a Test series by a captain, behind Don Bradman and Graham Gooch. Gill’s achievement signals a new era of leadership and batting dominance for Team India. (PC: Outlook India & Cricblog)

During the Lord’s Test, India received a replacement ball 30–35 overs old after just 10 overs, violating ICC protocol. The original Dukes ball had lost shape, but no suitable replacement was available. Indian officials claim this change shifted momentum, as Jasprit Bumrah had taken three wickets before the swap. The older ball lacked swing, allowing England’s lower order to recover and post 355, leading to India’s 22-run defeat. Officials also allege England received preferential ball selection and demand ICC rule changes for transparency. The incident has sparked controversy over fairness and match integrity, with calls for reform in ball replacement procedures and oversight. (PC: BCCI)