Dominic Fifield

Joe Root.

Joe Root is now the second highest runscorer in Tests thanks to another flawless century.

He is the Peter Pan of cricket who just gets better and better.

He is now closing on Sachin Tendulkar - surpass him and the record will surely be his forever.

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Rishabh Pant of India celebrates reaching his century with a somersault during Day Two of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 21, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Rishabh Pant passed 50 for the fifth time on the tour today - effectively batting on one leg.

In 2022 his life and career was very different after a car accident left him with serious injuries.

This is the story of his comeback.

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Is Zak Crawley untouchable opening the batting for England, or a man legitimately under pressure?

The much-maligned England opener has struggled against India, with the clamour from the outside for him to be replaced growing ever louder.

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Lord’s has never provided a level playing field for Test cricket, and England and India will have to contend with an unusual characteristic at the world’s most famous cricket ground.

A slope. And not just any old slope.

✍️ Paul Newman

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England vs India discussed: Gill’s glorious batting, series predictions – and can Archer bounce back? The England v India series is two matches in and has packed plenty of drama in already – The Athletic debate the action and what is to come

🇮🇳 "Just when I thought India were in disarray, they completely outplay England at Edgbaston. Without Bumrah."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 "If Archer's ready, which England clearly believe he is, he has to play."

England vs India is beautifully poised at 1-1.

Our writers offer their thoughts ahead of a pivotal third Test.

India bowler Akash Deep in bowling action during day five of the Second Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston on July 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England.

India are level in the five-match series thanks to captain Shubman Gill and fast bowler Akash Deep.

Deep had the final word when Brydon Carse attempted a slog and only skied the ball to — who else — Gill.

Jasprit who?

📝 Paul Newman

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Gill’s class with the bat was established, but this was the day he came of age as India’s captain The skipper scored a career best 269 at Edgbaston as the visitors ran up an imposing total before making early in-roads into England's reply

Shubman Gill's 269 was one of the great innings by an Indian batter in England.

He oozed class throughout. His cover drives were glorious.

But arguably as encouraging was the way he led his team in the field in the last session of day two.

This was the day Gill came of age as India captain.

Crunch time for Bazball: Is it now or never for England’s cricketing revolution? England's positive-first approach to Test cricket has been transformative, but they await a defining series win over India or Australia

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes were thrown together in 2022 and have since transformed an England team that had become passive and dull.

But, three years on, 'Bazball' has still not inspired a series win against either India or Australia.

Is it now or never for England’s cricketing revolution?

India rule the cricketing world, but is their dominance good for the sport? India generate an estimated 80 per cent of the game’s global revenue, leaving almost every other cricketing nation reliant upon them

We are now covering cricket @theathletic.bsky.social

To kick us off, here's Paul Newman on the cricketing powerhouse that is India ahead of the start of their Test series in England later this week

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The reinvention of Edin Terzic: ‘Life is painful sometimes – but pain doesn’t have to be negative’ The ex-Borussia Dortmund head coach lifts the lid on the period of both reflection and preparation that followed his Westfalenstadion exit

What did Edin Terzic do after leaving Borussia Dortmund?

I caught up with him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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Going to watch that BBC montage one more time... for now

What it’s like to watch your son win the FA Cup – by Chris Richards’ parents The Crystal Palace and USMNT defender's parents, Carrie and Ken, were at Wembley to witness the historic victory last weekend

“It was very moving to see how much it meant to the people of south London — for him to be a part of something historic”

What's it like watching your son win the FA Cup?

@adamcrafton.bsky.social talks to Carrie and Ken Richards, parents of #CPFC's Chris Richards

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How Crystal Palace won the FA Cup: A tearjerking tifo, lucky cufflinks and Glasner’s masterplan The most glorious day in Crystal Palace's history was a long time coming – and a result of meticulous planning

Palace's FA Cup win owes itself to Oliver Glasner, to consistency and familiarity, to the fans

How they did it, conceding once in the competition & the celebrations #CPFC

• Same hotel as SF
• Lucky cufflinks
• Superstition
• Matthews' premonition
• Ward's speech

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Palace win the FA Cup, while Forest set up final day decider with Chelsea Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Daniel Storey, Sasha Goryunov and Adrian Clarke after an emotional weekend of football.Crystal Palace stun Man City to win the FA Cup, their first ever major trophy. ...

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🦅Palace win the FA Cup with @domfifield.bsky.social
🌳Forest set up final day decider with @nottmtails.bsky.social
👋Goodbye Goodison and Jamie Vardy

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Have Crystal Palace brought modern fandom to the Premier League? Palace's fanbase are the antidote to the sanitisation of English football fandom - they bring something real and unfiltered

Wembley will shake... and it will be beautiful

✍️ Tim Spiers

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Decent, isn’t it. What a day. Drained.

That shirt, mate…..

That’s it. I’m out.

There have been tears.

To Wembley.

Not sure my double espresso has done me any favours

Crystal Palace can beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final – this is how Oliver Glasner's side out-classed Tottenham to ensure they go into the showpiece at Wembley with momentum, belief and a system that purrs

Crystal Palace can beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final – this is how

Analysis from @mattwoosie.bsky.social and @thom-harris.bsky.social

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Jason Puncheon: ‘You have one chance to be part of history at a club. This is Palace’s’ The last man to score a goal for the south London club in an FA Cup final will be watching Saturday's FA Cup final from distant Cyprus

“You have one chance to be part of history at a club. Those Palace players, if they win that cup… people would still remember them in 50 years.”

Jason Puncheon, the last man to score for #CPFC in an FA Cup final, talks to @mattwoosie.bsky.social

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Rebecca Lowe: Crystal Palace are my lifelong love. Winning the FA Cup would mean everything NBC's Premier League presenter will see her beloved Palace play for the first time in 12 years at Wembley as the club target a first trophy

'Sir Alex Ferguson used to say if you can’t win the league, just win something just to tick along. That’s what City are trying to do. But this is life-changing for #CPFC. This is a line in the sand moment. It isn’t just ticking on. It is everything'

✍️ Rebecca Lowe

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Adam Wharton’s passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression The Crystal Palace midfielder takes risks with his passes, pushing incisively through pressure and propelling his team up the pitch

Adam Wharton's passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression

The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach

Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social

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Jean-Philippe Mateta: My Game in My Words The Crystal Palace striker talks instincts, finishing technique with both feet and that protective headgear ahead of the FA Cup final

Jean-Philippe Mateta: My Game In My Words

“I don’t just want to be, ‘JP scores when he makes the run in behind’. I can dribble, I can shoot first touch, I can score with my left or right, and more with my head"

@mattwoosie.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social #CPFC

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Jean-Philippe Mateta: My Game in My Words The Crystal Palace striker talks instincts, finishing technique with both feet and that protective headgear ahead of the FA Cup final

Jean-Philippe Mateta: My Game In My Words

“I don’t just want to be, ‘JP scores when he makes the run in behind’. I can dribble, I can shoot first touch, I can score with my left or right, and more with my head"

@mattwoosie.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social #CPFC

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Any better than Lewis Dunk running over Bambi’s mother? No, you may be right

Sake.