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By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) -India picked up the key wickets of Joe Root and Jamie Smith as England inched cautiously to 175-6 at tea on the fourth day of the third test at Lord's on Sunday. Root and Ben Stokes had led an England recovery with a patient partnership of 67 but the former,
Score, text commentary, video highlights and analysis from Lords as England face India in the third Test; watch live on Sky Sports Cricket or stream without a contract; five-match series level at 1-1
Controversy and provocation at Lord's has ignited the series between India and England which had been played in the most amicable spirit
Mohammed Siraj screams in Ben Duckett’s face. His eyes are bulging, a cocktail of triumph and pent-up rage. As the defeated batsman and jubilant bowler lock eyes, their shoulders collide.
Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.
Fired-up England have reduced India to 4-58, chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four as a gripping third
India’s chase of 136 in 1986 remains their only successful fourth-innings chase at Lord’s in Test history, making it a landmark moment in Indian cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar scored a crucial 33, while Kapil Dev’s quickfire 23* off 10 balls ensured India crossed the target comfortably with five wickets in hand.
England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen.India's crushing 336-run victory in the second test at Edgbaston levelled the series at 1-1 after England won the first match at Headingley by five wickets.
India clinched their first T20I series win in England, despite a thrilling final-match loss, showcasing strong bowling and fielding ahead of the World Cup.