England celebrate after winning the series 4-1
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India opener Lokesh Rahul and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant scored 149 and 114 respectively, but their efforts went in vain as England ensured Alastair Cook had a perfect swansong as they secured a 118-run win and a 4-1 series victory.
Alastair Cook is over the moon after bringing up his 33rd Test century
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England opener Alastair Cook stole the spotlight on the fourth day at The Oval as his last innings in international cricket ended in fairytale fashion, with him scoring a superb 147.
Alastair Cook struck three boundaries during his unbeaten knock of 46
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Playing his final innings in international cricket, Alastair Cook finished unbeaten on 46 to help England amass a 154-run lead after India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja starred early on in the day.
James Anderson was fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point
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England pace bowler James Anderson has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for showing dissent towards umpire Kumar Dharmasena on the second day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval.
Michael Vaughan: “England have got a special player – he knows how to play the pressure card and calm situations down”
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on batsman Jos Buttler, saying he has become an instrumental player in the Test side.
England’s pace attack troubled India’s batsmen after Jos Buttler scored a useful 89
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Jos Buttler celebrated his birthday by scoring a crucial 89 before England’s seamers carved through India’s batting line-up and left the tourists reeling on the second day at The Oval.
Ishant Sharma ended the day with figures of 3-28 off 22 overs
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England opener Alastair Cook scored an entertaining 71 in his penultimate innings in international cricket, but Ishant Sharma gave India the upper hand at The Oval with his three-wicket haul.
Alastair Cook: “Although it is a sad day, I can do so with a big smile on my face knowing I have given everything”
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England opener Alastair Cook has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Test against India at The Oval.
