England spinner Liam Dawson admits he did not think he would play Test cricket for England again after he made his return against India after a seven-year absence.

Rahul, who had looked more secure than Jaiswal, nevertheless departed before him, caught by Zak Crawley at slip. Instead, Jaiswal was the opener who made the half-century, passing 1,000 Test runs against England in the process. Joe Root has the record number of runs between these countries but Jaiswal looks the young pretender.

Liam Dawson was decent on his comeback after he had figures of 15-1-45-1 on Day 1 of England's fourth Test against India at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

It's twenty years since England beat Australia in the 2005 Ashes. The five matches were a box set of drama that for one glorious summer captured a huge audience.

Play was held up in the evening session as the insects descended upon the pitch, leaving Ben Stokes particularly vexed

After much uncertainty and a reported initial boycott by the BCCI, it is now being said that the Indian cricket board has agreed to attend the Asian Cricket Council meeting virtually, where the Asia Cup 2025 could be finalised.

Tensions are rising ahead of the fourth test between England and India at Old Trafford. India captain Shubman Gill says England acted against the “spirit of the game” by delaying play in last week’s heated third Test at Lord’s.

Crowds of frustrated cricket fans have described "shameful scenes" getting into Old Trafford for the start of England's test match clash with India. England are currently 2-1 up in the five-test series, which resumed earlier and saw India surge to over 100-1.