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Rain leaves England-India Test series on a knife's edge

England need just 35 runs and India require four wickets after a late downpour sent the final Test into a fifth-day decider at The Oval.

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Oval Downpour Leaves England-India Series On Knife Edge

Harry Brook and Joe Root both hit hundreds before England's series finale against India was left on a knife edge after an Oval downpour cut short Sunday's fourth day.

International Business Times

England and India ready for cliffhanger on final day in dramatic fifth Test

England were cruising to their target of 374, with centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root, but India hit back and with six wickets down the home side still needs 35 runs

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England forced into final-day decider despite Joe Root and Harry Brook tons against India

Hosts pegged back at the last to tee up final-day classic

Evening Standard

England forced into final-day decider despite Joe Root and Harry Brook tons

The pair were dismissed shortly after reaching three figures before rain ended play with 35 needed.

The Independent UK

It’s not just about building houses – communities need infrastructure to grow

Letters: Planners and developers need to engage landscape architects early, writes Carolin Göhler. And Tom Chance says communities should have a seat at the table

The Guardian - UK

Marlie Packer cleared for opening match of England’s World Cup campaign

The 35-year-old will miss only the Red Roses’ warm-up fixture away to France after being sent off against Spain.

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UK’s first female archbishop tells of how she hid her sexuality for decades

New archbishop of Wales says faith kept her going through decades-long struggle for acceptance as woman and lesbian in the Anglican church

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook century before dramatic dismissal takes England in sight of win

Brook smashed a brilliant 111 against India but was then caught as his bat flew out of his hands.

The Independent UK

“It was painful for me to listen to Ian Anderson’s voice. I felt for him a lot”: Dave Pegg on why he quit Jethro Tull, beating Metallica to a Grammy, gigging with John Bonham and working with Nick Drake in a smelly squat

The proud owner of a broken Grammy award is regarded as a revelation in folk rock with Fairport Convention – but he only played bass that way because he didn’t know what else to do

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Joe Root and Harry Brook give England hope after Mohammed Siraj let-off

The fifth Rothesay Test is poised for an exciting finish.

The Independent UK

Right to buy in England ‘fuelled housing crisis and cost taxpayers £200bn’

Common Wealth report calls discounted sales of council homes one of the ‘largest giveaways in UK history’

The Guardian - UK

England v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Joe Root and Harry Brook hit centuries but India fought back to set up a tantalising finish on day five

The Guardian - UK

BMA hits back after NHS says less than a third of resident doctors joined strike

NHS England had claimed the number that took part in the five-day walkout was down by 7.5% on the previous round of industrial action.

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BBC debate is nostalgic reminder of English crisis never being far away

BBC Archive release of 1993’s On The Line shows much has changed in the sport but self-interest is always rife

Evening Standard

NHS maintained 93% of planned care during resident doctors’ strikes

Some 93% of planned operations, tests and procedures went ahead during the five-day walkout across England.

Evening Standard

Starmer hints Lionesses will be honoured after Euro 2025 triumph

The Prime Minister said the Lionesses ‘have made an entire nation proud’.

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Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes sparkling hundred with Mohammed Siraj striking with last ball of day as India look to tie series.

The Guardian - UK

Josh Tongue insists England ‘pretty chilled’ at prospect of big run chase

Josh Tongue is confident England have a batting unit capable of chasing down an imposing target of 374 to win the fifth Test against India at the Oval

The Independent UK

Josh Tongue looks back with confidence as England face another big run chase

The seamer gave the press conference the night before the hosts chased down 373 runs to win the series opener at Headingley.

Evening Standard

Charley Hull charges into Women's Open contention at Royal Porthcawl

England’s Hull represented Team GB at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Guardian - UK

England endure ugly case of the drops without superego Stokes in the field

India are in the box seat after adding an extra 127 runs owing to missed catches, sloppy bowling and poor field placement

The Guardian - UK

England left in Deep funk by India nightwatchman’s unlikely half-century

Rather than perish early, India’s normal No 9 outshone his more exalted teammates with what could prove a decisive innings in the final Test at the Oval

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley falls to last ball of day three with England chasing 374 to win fifth Test

Three Lions dealt lethal blow by superb India attack

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