Mohammed Siraj has etched his name in Indian cricket history by becoming the 7th Indian fast bowler to claim 100 wickets in away Tests, reaching the milestone with the dismissal of Zak Crawley during Day 3 of the 5th Test against England at The Oval. Siraj now joins legends like Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Shami, Bumrah, and Srinath. He has taken 42 wickets in England, and if he picks up three more, he will surpass Kapil Dev’s tally of 43 wickets on English soil. Siraj has also become the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 19 wickets in five matches, showcasing his consistency and dominance abroad. (PC: India Today)

Day 4 of the 5th Test at The Oval saw India tighten its grip as England chased a daunting 374-run target. Ben Duckett’s resilient 54 off 76 balls ended when Prasidh Krishna found his edge, caught safely by KL Rahul at second slip. England stood at 82/2, needing 292 more. Earlier, Siraj bowled five overs on the trot, switching to around-the-wicket against Duckett despite unfavorable stats. Ollie Pope, struggling in fourth innings historically, joined Duckett and struck a few boundaries, including a fine glance off Siraj. Bowling coach Morne Morkel was seen strategizing with Siraj. With eight wickets to go, India remains poised for a series-leveling win. (PC: ESPNCricinfo & NDTV)

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.