Many of the best stories end by circling back to the beginning. The 2025 Test series between England and India is no exception. A terrific series – not quite great but still one to remember – will finish as it started, with England’s fearless batting line-up trying to chase down a huge fourth-innings total to win.

Overcast conditions with showers in the afternoon are predicted on Sunday in London. Cloudy skies could aid Shubman Gill and Co, who are favourites to win and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy seri

England and India shared the honours after the first morning of the fifth and final cricket test at The Oval on Thursday. After stand-in England captain Ollie Pope had won the toss and put India into bat,