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England Calls Overton for 5th Test Battle!

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  Jamie Overton has been added to England's 15-man roster for the fifth and final Test match against India , which is set to start at The Oval on July 31, 2025. He has been called up to the Test team twice since making his only debut at Headingley in June 2022, when he scored an impressive 97 and took wickets in both innings. Why Overton Now? After four demanding Test matches in only seven weeks, which left England's bowling attack exhausted, the decision was made. Before the final, captain Ben Stokes emphasized the need for "fresh legs." After Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, and Brydon Carse put in a lot of work throughout the series, Overton is viewed as a welcome addition. Career & Fitness Overview Overton, a 31-year-old fast bowling all-rounder who plays county cricket for Surrey, most recently played for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 Indian Premier League. After breaking his little finger during India's recent ODI tour of the West Indies in late May, En...

Match Drawn: What This Means For The Series!

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  On 28 July, the final day of the 4th test match of India's 2025 tour of England in Manchester, the match was drawn. India 2nd innings scored 425/4. Washington Sunder smashed his maiden test century with Ravindra Jadeja, who also scored a century. At the end of the final day of the 4th test was a draw. England leads the 5-match test series by 2-1. Day 5 Summary Gill, Jadeja, and Sunder's massive century, India 0/2 to 425/4 Despite slipping behind by 311 runs at the beginning of their second innings, India was able to keep alive the Test match in a close draw. India kept going, batting through five sessions for their 425/4, guaranteeing that the last match at The Oval would be the series decider. Courage under extreme stress was shown by Shubman Gill, who led the rescue with a cool 103, his fourth century of the series. Excellent support was provided by KL Rahul, who scored a crucial 90 before being removed by Ben Stokes, the injured captain of England. Ravindra Jadeja (107)* ...

Ben Stokes Turns Tables! India 358 All Out – Day 2 Recap

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  On 24 July, during the 4th test match of India's tour of England 2025 , on day 2 at Manchester, India were all out for 358. England captain Ben Stokes took 5 wickets, his 8th 5-wicket haul. At the end of day 2, England was 225/2, trailing by 133. Day 2 Summary Ben Stokes' 5-wicket haul, India all out for 358 For 358, India was dismissed. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant matched the record for the most sixes by an Indian in Test cricket (90) with a valiant 54 despite being injured by Chris Woakes' ball yesterday . The Manchester fans gave Pant a standing ovation as he limped to the crease after returning to bat despite a damaged toe. With the ball, Ben Stokes was crucial, taking 5/72, his first five-for in over eight years. Jofra Archer provided solid support with three wickets, including Pant's.  Ben Duckett’s 94, England's strong fightback With a strong response, England ended Day 2 at 225/2, trailing India by only 133 runs. Ben Duckett (94), who opened the innings, and...

India’s 264/4 Start: What’s Next? Bold Match Picks!

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  On 23 July, during the 4th test match of India's tour of England 2025 , on day 1 at Manchester, India scored 264/4. Sai Shudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal shone, with Yash’s 58 and Sai's 61. Sai Shudharson scored his maiden test fifty. Day 1 Summary Yash - KL solid start, cameo of Sai’s maiden fifty, India scored 264/4 After losing the toss, before lunch, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put together a cautious but solid 78-run opening stand. Early in the day, Yashasvi Jaiswal broke his bat handle on a Woakes ball while scoring a valiant 58. Rahul contributed 46, helping to surpass 1,000 Test runs in this series in England. Returning to No. 3, Sai Sudharsan scored a calm 61, his first Test fifty, to support Rishabh Pant's 71-run partnership. England’s Bowling Fightback Rahul was dismissed by Chris Woakes, who broke the first wicket (46). Making his comeback after eight years, Liam Dawson used cunning left-arm spin to defeat Jaiswal (58). Just before teatime, Ben Stokes changed ...

Tips For Fielding In Fantasy Cricket: Your Guide To Winning Big

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  Fantasy cricket now offers more than just the ability to choose famous batters and potent bowlers. Fielding is often an underappreciated skill, but in limited-overs and Twenty20 formats, one catch, run-out, or direct hit can determine the outcome of a match.  Fielding stats might not be the most important factor in the fantasy points table, but those who recognize their subtle significance can outperform their rivals. This article will discuss the importance of fielding in fantasy cricket, how to identify high-impact fielders, and the tips and strategies you can employ to get as many fielding points as possible. Impact Of Fielding In Fantasy Cricket Points In fantasy cricket, the fantasy points system for a fielder in T20 is different; there are no points given for runs or wickets like bowlers, all-rounder, and batters. Elements Points Reward Catch +8 3+ Catch (Bonus) +4 Stumping +12 Run Out (Direct Hit) +12 Run Out (Not Direct Hit) +6 For Example Ravindra Jadeja took 4 cat...