EXCLUSIVE: England head to The Oval this week knowing they will win the series against India if they avoid defeat in the fifth Test, just like against Australia in 2005

India staged one of cricket's great escapes as they came away with a draw in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford Sunday. Their resilient display, the latest chapter in an enthralling campaign, mean India head to next week's finale at the Oval in London with hope of ending the five-Test series all square at 2-2.

England and India are all set for their series finale at the Oval on Thursday, where Richard Mann has a couple of bets to consider.

India’s Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth and final cricket test against England. India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Pant’s foot fracture after his lineup salvaged a draw in the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday.

During the fourth Test between England and India in Manchester, a fan was allegedly told to cover his Pakistan jersey by security guards at the venue

This was a throwback of a last day when every wicket and run was eked out in front of a near full-house and the tension became unbearable

India captain Shubman Gill hit his fourth century of the series against England to give the visitors hope of salvaging a draw on the final day at Old Trafford.

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will miss the fifth test against England at the Oval due to a fractured foot, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday.

A fan attending the fourth Test match between India and England at the Old Trafford in Manchester was asked to cover the Pakistan jersey that he was wearing. Lancashire have started an investigation into the matter that has been recorded on camera.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul both hit half centuries to keep India steady at Stumps on the fourth day of the fourth Test at Manchester.