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England need to do this off their own ideally dead bat.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;99981557-d626-4772-85ab-a65d7e5993e1&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1751793760000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.22\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1751794710000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.38\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1751794100000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.28\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;05.28&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Weather watch&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Sun 6 Jul 2025 07.39 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Sun 6 Jul 2025 05.22 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6867f8468f08aadc85ace3b6&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Maturity comes in many forms, from sober wardrobes to sensible haircuts to the uncomplaining recognition that life is inherently futile and we\u2019re all going to die. The same is true for this &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/england-cricket-team\\&quot; data-component=\\&quot;auto-linked-tag\\&quot;&gt;England cricket team&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;3769aa7d-3b91-416a-b29d-bc414f4c3b60&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;At Headingley they chased 371 in a calculated manner that would have been impossible three years ago, but the process of maturity never really stops. Twelve days on from that run-chase, England have an even more difficult task: batting out the final day to secure a result they have previously disdained.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;928a023f-8184-4bdd-a713-577316924862&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;England will resume on 72 for 3&lt;s&gt;, needing a further 536 runs to win,&lt;\/s&gt; after losing both openers and Joe Root last night during a sizzling new-ball burst from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. An old-school batting line-up would fancy their chances of survival but England haven\u2019t tried to bat for a draw in almost four years. You can\u2019t just press a button to go into Defensive Mode.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;077107a3-d543-4fa3-8739-c591d12a5efb&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;A heavy, humbling defeat \u2013 or, from the Indian perspective, a huge, richly deserved victory \u2013 is the likeliest scenario. But if England grind out a draw, the cricket world will see them through different-eyes. And nobody will be in any doubt that Team Bazball has matured.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c1f23c33-90c0-477b-b32d-ba9efd449266&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1751793760000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.22\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1751793991000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.26\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1751793760000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.22\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;05.22&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Preamble&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Sun 6 Jul 2025 07.39 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Sun 6 Jul 2025 05.22 EDT&quot;}],&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;key-events-carousel-mobile&quot;,&quot;absoluteServerTimes&quot;:false,&quot;renderingTarget&quot;:&quot;Web&quot;}\"><span id=\"key-events-carousel-mobile\"\/><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><\/p>\n<p>Key events<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/gu-island><gu-island name=\"FilterKeyEventsToggle\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;filter-toggle-mobile&quot;}\"><span id=\"filter-toggle-mobile\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-alru3r\"><label id=\"src-component-119021_description\" data-component=\"filter-key-events\" data-link-name=\"filter-key-events-on\" class=\"dcr-rrspei\"><button id=\"src-component-119021\" role=\"switch\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"src-component-119021_description\" class=\"dcr-dh5oqp\"\/>Show key events only<\/p>\n<p><span>Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/label><\/div>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/span><\/p>\n<article id=\"block-686a60488f089731c616ce56\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The sun is shining as the players stroll on the field. <\/strong>Big first hour coming up, some might say Brobdingnagian. England can probably only afford to lose one wicket before lunch.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a60488f089731c616ce56&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a60488f089731c616ce56#block-686a60488f089731c616ce56\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a5c778f089731c616ce2c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">The revised hours of play<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">There are 80 overs to be bowled, which means India could get as many as 16 with the second new ball. Crucially, there\u2019s unlikely to be any more rain.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a5c778f089731c616ce2c&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a5c778f089731c616ce2c#block-686a5c778f089731c616ce2c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2025-07-06T11:24:21.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 07:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.24 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a5c338f08aadc85acf3fe\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Play will restart at 12.40pm<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Flippin\u2019 hell, I didn\u2019t see that coming. Extraordinary work from the Edgbaston groundstaff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"fada8d41-76e2-47e1-acef-daf79d241fcb\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1tx6u99\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Water vacuum cleaner working overtime. <\/span> Photograph: Stu Forster\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a5c338f08aadc85acf3fe&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a5c338f08aadc85acf3fe#block-686a5c338f08aadc85acf3fe\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2025-07-06T11:30:53.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.30 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a5b248f0833eb8520f5f3\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The importance of the second new ball<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">This has been a new-ball wicket throughout, particularly when England have been batting. The amount of time India get with the second new ball \u2013 if any \u2013 could be decisive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">The rain delay also increases the importance of the first hour when the players do get on the field. The first new ball is 16 overs old; on Friday morning Joe Root and Ben Stokes fell in the 22nd over, although Root\u2019s dismissal had nothing to do the age of the ball.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">The other 11 wickets India have taken in this game were all when the ball was no more than 11 overs old.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a5b248f0833eb8520f5f3&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a5b248f0833eb8520f5f3#block-686a5b248f0833eb8520f5f3\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a46708f0833eb8520f56a\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The good old stonewall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">When The Nightwatchman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenightwatchman.net\/\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Wisden quarterly<\/a> that provides a home for longform, discursive writing, was launched back in 2014, I was invited to desecrate the first issue with an essay on the joy of the stonewall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">I have no idea how it holds up, or whether used language that would and indeed will lead to cancellation in 2025. But with the way England play, this might be the only chance I\u2019ll get to link to it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenightwatchman.net\/news\/editors-choice-2\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">So here it is<\/a>.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a46708f0833eb8520f56a&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a46708f0833eb8520f56a#block-686a46708f0833eb8520f56a\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a57f88f089731c616ce0a\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>\u201cMetaphor, Jim\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\u201cIt\u2019s not cricket (ha) but I adore Barney Ronay\u2019s description of James Milner racing up and down England\u2019s right flank,\u201d begins Max Williams.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>A man very stubbornly doing lengths of a swimming pool while a water polo match goes on all around him.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\u201cNot only a brilliant image but totally encapsulates Milner as a player and Roy Hodgson\u2019s England, a side whose perspiration far outweighed their inspiration. Jonny Liew has some bangers as well \u2013 I\u2019ll doubtless think of one the moment I press send on this email.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"c0aea93c-1bd4-4b40-9f54-31b28ff57cbc\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:4,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Euro 2012: James Milner, England's king of continual peripheral motion | Barney Ronay&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c0aea93c-1bd4-4b40-9f54-31b28ff57cbc&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/blog\/2012\/jun\/22\/euro-2012-james-milner-england&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a57f88f089731c616ce0a&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a57f88f089731c616ce0a#block-686a57f88f089731c616ce0a\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a57388f08aadc85acf3da\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>It\u2019s fair to assume there will be no play before lunch.<\/strong> Sky are speculating about a 2pm start with around 70 overs to bowl.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">That would mean a total of 86 overs in the innings \u2013 and only six with the second new ball, which is significant on this pitch. 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Not only are they in danger of missing out on a richly deserved victory, they will be hammered for their delayed declaration should that happen.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a566a8f08aadc85acf3cd&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 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resting his hands on his bat,\u201d writes Stephen Nichols. \u201cHang it in an art gallery, next to a painting of a chivalrous knight, kneeling in prayer before battle. Well done Matt West, it\u2019s a work of art!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"1b7f79b7-f23c-48f9-8c08-08b7ddad4f5f\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1tx6u99\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Zak Crawley takes a moment.<\/span> Photograph: Matt West\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" 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14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Shubman Gill, your batting is so sublime<br \/>And you are in a zone that is beyond prime<br \/>The caress through the covers<br \/>Is a treat for purists and lovers<br \/>One question, have you left enough time?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a53158f089731c616cdec&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 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0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2025-07-06T10:45:52.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 06:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">06.45 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a51078f08aadc85acf3aa\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>\u201cWhile it\u2019s raining<\/strong>, I thought there would be some time for philosophical discussions with a warm drink of choice,\u201d says Anand. \u201cIf England bat sensibly, calculate risks and know when to shut shop, is it really Bazball?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\u201cMy son taught me about this Ship of Theseus and Bazball seems to be at this philosophical state at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Anand, what have you done to my inbox?! This is the official definition of Bazball in the Collins Dictionary:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>a style of test cricket in which the batting side attempts to gain the initiative by playing in a highly aggressive manner<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">I\u2019m not sure about that definition. I prefer Dinesh Karthik\u2019s, along the lines of \u201cIt\u2019s about being the best version of yourself.\u201d If Harry Brook bats all day for a match-saving 72 not out, that\u2019s a pretty good version.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a51078f08aadc85acf3aa&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a51078f08aadc85acf3aa#block-686a51078f08aadc85acf3aa\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a52178f0833eb8520f5c2\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The Film Room latest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">This is a joy; I can\u2019t recommend it enough. The balance of insight, humour and warmth is perfect. As I type they\u2019re showing Nasser\u2019s career-changing century, which included a huge let-off when he gloved Javagal Srinath down the leg side on 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Just before that, a short ball was dug in and Nasser launched into a hook. \u201cDon\u2019t bowl there to me\u2026\u201d said Nasser, a split-second before the ball went straight up in the air and somehow landed between two fielders.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a52178f0833eb8520f5c2&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a52178f0833eb8520f5c2#block-686a52178f0833eb8520f5c2\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a50258f089731c616cdcd\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Sky are filling the rain break with an episode of The Film Room<\/strong>, in which Mike Atherton, Dominic Cork and Nasser Hussain rewatch highlights of Nasser\u2019s breakthrough Test against India at Edgbaston in 1996. I\u2019ve already had three genuinely belly laughs; it\u2019s <em>brilliant<\/em>.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a50258f089731c616cdcd&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a50258f089731c616cdcd#block-686a50258f089731c616cdcd\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a4fa18f08aadc85acf39b\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2025\/jul\/05\/shubman-gill-displays-old-fashioned-technique-to-break-englands-resolve\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great piece by Andy Bull<\/a>,\u201d<\/strong> says Michael White. \u201cMy favourite bit was \u2018breaking Test records like they are plates at a Greek wedding\u2019. I don\u2019t know what it is about cricket, P G Wodehouse and Raymond Chandler, but they do produce the best similes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\u201cOne I treasure (from January 2022) by Barney Ronay is &#8220;\u201cJos Buttler, who crouches for every ball with the look of a laudanum-addled poet splayed in his garret composing his latest ode to death. Can any OBOers top that?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">I sure can\u2019t. I love Andy so much, as a bloke and a writer. 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Could be at least an hour \u2013 the outfield looks sodden.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a4ac18f08aadc85acf378&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a4ac18f08aadc85acf378#block-686a4ac18f08aadc85acf378\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a45f98f089731c616cd8a\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Swathi has written another ode to Shubman Gill<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Shubman Gill, your batting is so sublime<br \/>And you are in a zone that is beyond prime<br \/>The caress through the covers<br \/>Is a treat for purists and lovers<br \/>To you, I raise this toast of gin and lime<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\u201cTo which a friend said: \u2018With Gill\u2019s current form you will be drinking a lot of gin.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Hic hic, hooray!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a45f98f089731c616cd8a&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a45f98f089731c616cd8a#block-686a45f98f089731c616cd8a\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a47cb8f089731c616cd90\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>There was quite a downpour at Edgbaston<\/strong>, much heavier than expected. 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It\u2019s raining at Edgbaston and the covers are on.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a450a8f08aadc85acf356&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a450a8f08aadc85acf356#block-686a450a8f08aadc85acf356\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2025-07-06T09:55:53.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 05:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">05.55 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-686a44bb8f08aadc85acf353\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>\u201cHi Rob,\u201d<\/strong> begins Andrew Goudie. \u201cAre we likely to have an on-time start?\u201d And have India confirmed that Bumrah will play at Lord\u2019s? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/Zgld8MQlc7w\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here\u2019s the overseas TMS link<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">No (because it\u2019s just starting raining), no (but he will), thank you.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a44bb8f08aadc85acf353&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a44bb8f08aadc85acf353#block-686a44bb8f08aadc85acf353\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a41828f089731c616cd6f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>\u201cYesterday really took me back,\u201d<\/strong> writes Will Vignoles. \u201cAn opponent ruthlessly putting the foot on the throat before making a mockery of talk of roads by peeling off a succession of jaffas. Who doesn\u2019t love a bit of nostalgia!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"c6917ca4-1c3b-4814-a9ac-6f490f41ba3c\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:1,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Crawley, Duckett and Root fall cheaply after India set England colossal 608&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c6917ca4-1c3b-4814-a9ac-6f490f41ba3c&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2025\/jul\/05\/crawley-duckett-and-root-fall-cheaply-after-india-set-england-colossal-608&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a41828f089731c616cd6f&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a41828f089731c616cd6f#block-686a41828f089731c616cd6f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-686a3ff88f08aadc85acf33c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Weather watch<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">There\u2019s a chance of showers this morning but I suspect no more than 10-15 overs will be lost. England need to do this off their own ideally dead bat.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;686a3ff88f08aadc85acf33c&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-686a3ff88f08aadc85acf33c#block-686a3ff88f08aadc85acf33c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2025-07-06T09:38:30.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 05:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">05.38 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6867f8468f08aadc85ace3b6\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Preamble<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Maturity comes in many forms, from sober wardrobes to sensible haircuts to the uncomplaining recognition that life is inherently futile and we\u2019re all going to die. The same is true for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/england-cricket-team\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">England cricket team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">At Headingley they chased 371 in a calculated manner that would have been impossible three years ago, but the process of maturity never really stops. Twelve days on from that run-chase, England have an even more difficult task: batting out the final day to secure a result they have previously disdained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">England will resume on 72 for 3<s class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">, needing a further 536 runs to win,<\/s> after losing both openers and Joe Root last night during a sizzling new-ball burst from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. An old-school batting line-up would fancy their chances of survival but England haven\u2019t tried to bat for a draw in almost four years. You can\u2019t just press a button to go into Defensive Mode.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">A heavy, humbling defeat \u2013 or, from the Indian perspective, a huge, richly deserved victory \u2013 is the likeliest scenario. But if England grind out a draw, the cricket world will see them through different-eyes. And nobody will be in any doubt that Team Bazball has matured.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;6867f8468f08aadc85ace3b6&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v India: second men\u2019s cricket Test, day five \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2025\/jul\/06\/england-v-india-second-cricket-test-day-five-live-sccore-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6867f8468f08aadc85ace3b6#block-6867f8468f08aadc85ace3b6\" type=\"button\" 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