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

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday.

Kolkata: England's cricket team is shifting tactics, playing conservatively against India, seeking to regain form after a heavy defeat at Edgbaston.

SEAN LONGSTAFF had fans calling for him to play for England’s cricket team after footage of him getting a wicket emerged. The Newcastle midfielder plays for Tynemouth Cricket Club in Preston

King Charles is set to welcome India’s cricket team to a royal residence for a special meeting.The British Monarch will greet the India Men's Test Cricket Team at Clarence House gardens following their third Test match at Lord's

England Under-19s wicketkeeper-batter Ben Dawkins has signed his first professional contract with Kent. The 18-year-old has played in three youth ODIs for England against India this summer, scoring more than 60 runs in each match.

England bowling legend Stuart Broad felt it was unacceptable to see the frequent change of the Dukes ball during the ongoing England versus India Test series.

IND vs ENG LIVE Cricket Score, India vs England 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates: Follow all the live updates from the second day of the 3rd India vs England Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord's,