Katherine Brunt, a legendary England pacer, has decided to retire from the game's longest format. The 36-year-old seamer will continue to compete in the game's shorter formats.

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Katherine Brunt is England's third-highest wicket-taker in Women's Tests. She has scalped 51 wickets at an average of 21.52 and a strike rate of 51.1 in 14 matches. She's racked up three five-wicket hauls. Brunt last played a Test match against Australia in the Women's Ashes in January of this year.

Brunt, who made her Test debut in 2004, said retiring from the game was a "wise" decision. She says it allowed her to focus on her white-ball career.

"I feel like as an athlete there is never an obvious time to step away from doing the thing that you love. But over the past two years thoughts of retirement have surfaced more and more, so I've decided to make a smart decision rather than an emotional one.

Test cricket is my absolute passion and to retire from this format was truly a heartbreaking choice to make, but it allows me to prioritize white-ball cricket." 

Katherine Brunt said in a statement

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From June 27 onwards, England will play South Africa in a Test match, and replacing Brunt's quality in their lineup will undoubtedly be a difficult assignment. Another English veteran, Anya Shrubsole retired from all forms of cricket recently.

Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham has been a lucky hunting ground for the England cricket team against the Men in Blue since 1967. With the second test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy around the corner at this great venue, we present you all the results of the England vs India test matches at Edgbaston Stadium. 

Ground Details 

Stadium Name: Edgbaston Stadium

Location: Edgbaston Rd, Birmingham B5 7QU, Birmingham, United Kingdom

County team: Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Established: 1882

Capacity: 24,803

Since 1902, Edgbaston has been hosting test matches. Till now, they have hosted 56 test matches, among which 8 were played between England and India.

ENG vs IND Test at Edgbaston: Overall results

Total tests: 8

England won: 7

India won: 0

Drawn: 1

ENG vs IND Test at Edgbaston: Every result

13-17 July 1967: England won by 132 runs

India first played a test match at Edgbaston in 1967 when Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's team were hosted by Brian Close's English side. 

England won the toss and decided to bat first. Although India bowled well and the spin attack of Bishan Bedi, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, and Erapalli Prasanna helped England get bowled out for 298 in the first innings, Indian batters failed them.

India were bundled out for only 92 in the first inning and could not manage to come back from then on.

England scored 203 in the second inning as Prasanna took another 4 wickets in the inning, going with his 3 in the first inning.  

Despite a fighting 70 off 214 balls from Ajit Wadekar and 47 off 145 from captain Pataudi, India fell short by 132 runs. India lost the series 0-3.

4-8 July 1974 | England won by an inning and 78 runs

In their second test match at the Edgbaston Stadium, Ajit Wadekar's India faced a huge defeat. 

They were again playing the third and final test of the series, after losing the first two.

India batted first but could only manage 165 in the first inning. Star opener Sunil Gavaskar was out for a golden duck in the first inning. Farokh Engineer was the star for India with an unbeaten 64.  

David Lloyd scored a mammoth unbeaten 214 while captain Mike Denness scored 100 from 189 balls to take England to 459/2, after which they declared. 

In the second inning, India were bowled out for 216 and lost the match by an inning and 78 runs. Sudhir Naik scored a valiant 77 for India. 

12-16 July 1979 | England won by an inning and 83 runs

India would have managed a historic unbeaten series if they had started the 1979 tour well at Edgbaston. 

During that tour, India only lost one match, and that was in Birmingham. 

England won the toss and batted first. Geoff Boycott (155) and David Gower (200*) helped England score 633/5 before declaring. Kapil Dev bowled his heart out before finishing with 146/5.

India started their fight with Sunil Gavaskar (61) and Gundappa Viswanath (78) scoring some runs in the first inning. But India could only manage 297 and were asked to follow on. 

In the second inning, Gavaskar scored 68 while Chetan Chauhan and Gundappa Viswanath scored fifties. But, India were bundled out for 253 only. 

Ian Botham took a five-wicket haul for England in the second innings. Sunil Gavaskar finished the series with 542 runs. 

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3-7 July 1986 | Draw

The first and only time till now when India did not lose a test match at Edgbaston was in the 1986 tour. 

Kapil Dev was the captain of the Indian team, and the fighting performance from everyone made sure India created history on that tour. 

England captain Mike Gatting scored an unbeaten 183 in the first inning, and England scored 390. Chetan Sharma picked up four wickets for India. 

Fifties from Mohinder Amarnath and young Mohammad Azharuddin helped India match England's first innings total. 

In the second inning, England only managed 235 as Chetan Sharma picked up a six-wicket haul to finish with a 10-wicket haul in the match. 

Gavaskar scored 54 while Mohammad Azharuddin remained unbeaten on 29 from 106 balls to help India draw the match.

India won the series 2-0, for the first time on English soil. 

6-10 June 1996 | England won by 8 wickets

10 years later, India could not keep the momentum as they faced England again in Birmingham. 

Last time's hero, Azharuddin, was the captain of the Indian team while Mike Atherton was leading the home side. 

India won the toss and batted first. Javagal Srinath's 52 from 65 balls at number 9 helped India reach 214 in the first inning. But England replied with a solid ton from Nasser Hussain (128). 

Despite the ton, England could reach only 313 as Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad picked up four wickets each for India. 

Sachin Tendulkar (122) scored a brilliant ton in the second inning, but other batters failed as India managed only 219 runs.

Mike Atherton remained unbeaten on 53 to see his team home with an easy win. That was England's only win of the series as the other two matches were drawn.

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10-14 August 2011 | England won by an innings and 242 runs 

India faced their biggest defeat at the Edgbaston Stadium when they returned to the ground after 16 years. 

MS Dhoni's men, who were then the World's No.1 test team, just could not handle England's batting powerhouse and surrendered against the home side. 

Indian batters, except for MS Dhoni (77), failed in the first inning as India only managed 224 in the first inning. In reply, Alastair Cook scored his career best 294 from 545 balls to help England score 710/7 before they declared. 

Eoin Morgan also scored a ton for England in that inning. 

In the second inning, MS Dhoni again shone with the bat with an unbeaten 74 from 79 balls, but it was not enough for India to avoid a humiliating defeat. 

India were whitewashed by 0-4 in the series. 

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1-5 August 2018 | England won by 31 runs

This was the closest India came to winning a test match at Edgbaston Stadium. 

After that humiliating defeat 7 years ago, Virat Kohli's men were desperate to turn things around for India. With two young captains (Joe Root and Virat Kohli) at their helm, world cricket saw one of the most contested test matches in Birmingham. 

Root scored 80 while Jonny Bairstow scored 70 for England as they scored 287 in the first inning. Ravichandran Ashwin picked up 4 while Mohammed Shami picked up 3 wickets for India. 

In reply, Kohli scored a staggering 149, but other batters failed to contribute much as the men in blue were bundled out for 274. Sam Curran picked up 4 wickets for the home side.

Indian bowlers replied with aggression as they were able to bowl England out for 180 in the second inning. But if it was not for Sam Curran's 63 from 65 balls, they could have been all out below 100. 

Ishant Sharma picked up 51/5. 

But, after Kohli's dismissal on 51 from 93 balls, the Indian batting order could not handle the pressure and eventually lost the match by 31 runs. 

England won the series 4-1. 

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1-5 July 2022 | England won by 7 wickets

England's domination in Birmingham continued as they remained unbeaten in all 8 test matches against India there. 

India were missing Rohit Sharma, who had tested positive for Covid-19, as Jasprit Bumrah created history as the first pacer to captain India in Tests since the legendary Kapil Dev in 1987.

India scored 416 in the first inning after Rishabh Pant (146) and Ravindra Jadeja (104) scored tons for them. 

But Jonny Bairstow's 106 kept England in the game, despite getting them bowled out for 284. Mohammed Siraj took 66/4 for India. 

Cheteshwar Pujara, who opened in the match, scored 66 while Pant scored 57 to take India to 245 in the second inning. 

But, England managed to chase 378, their highest successful chase in Test cricket, as Joe Root (142*) and Bairstow (114*) played an incredible innings for the hosts. 

However, despite the defeat, India managed to draw the series 2-2. 

In a sensational display of all-round brilliance, Mita Paul powered Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers to a stunning 16-run win (DLS method) over Sobisco Smashers Malda in a rain-affected Bengal Women's Pro T20 League 2025 final match held at the iconic Eden Gardens.

Named Player of the Match, Mita Paul’s performance was nothing short of legendary, blazing an innings of 51 runs off just 52 balls and then slicing through the opposition with the ball, claiming 2 crucial wickets for just 12 runs in a miserly spell of 3 overs. Her heroics not only anchored her team’s innings but also dismantled the Malda batting line-up when it mattered most.

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Batting first, Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers were bowled out for 104 in 19.5 overs. Apart from Mita’s knock, Parna Paul chipped in with a useful 14. For the Sobisco Smashers, Jeni Parveen was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 8, but her efforts fell short in the face of Mita’s dominance.

In reply, Sobisco Smashers Malda collapsed to 22 for 4 in just 5.2 overs, failing to cope with the twin spin threats of Mita Paul and Prativa Mandi (2-0-10-2). None of the Malda batters could reach double digits, underlining the complete dominance of the Tigers’ bowling unit.

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This electrifying win cements Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers’ reputation as fierce competitors and showcases Mita Paul as a true match-winner, rising to the occasion when it mattered most.

The England Men's Cricket team selection panel announced England test squad for the upcoming second test against India. England are currently leading the five-test match series by 1-0 after winning the first test. The home side chased down the second-highest total of 372 at Headingly to get the lead. 

For the second test, they have brought in their star pacer Jofra Archer, who will be playing test cricket after a gap of 4 years. To prepare for the test return, Archer featured in a first-class game for Sussex.

The second test will start from 2nd July at Edgbaston. 

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England squad for the second test against India

Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

One is called the God of Cricket, and the other is perhaps the greatest test batter of his generation. Both Sachin Tendulkar and Joe Root have contributed to test cricket in their own way.

Since Root started his incredible run with the bat in 2021, everyone started the Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar comparison in test cricket. Some even suggested that the former English captain might even break Sachin Tendulkar's test record as well. 

Before India take on England in another mouthwatering five-test match series, we will try to analyse whose test career is better. Is it Joe Root or Sachin Tendulkar? Who is better in test cricket? 

Sachin Tendulkar in test cricket - in numbers

Even before we get into comparing the players, we need to get the numbers right. 

Sachin, the highest run-getter in test and international cricket, scored 15921 test runs in a record 200 test matches. The Indian legend averaged 53.78 and also scored 51 test tons, which is also a record. 

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Debuted at the age of 16, soon, Sachin soon became the then second youngest ever test centurion at the age of 17 years 107 days old. Sachin created that record when he smashed an unbeaten 119 against England in Manchester in 1990. 

He is still the youngest Indian to score an international ton. 

Other records Sachin has in his test career: 

• Most fours in test cricket (2058)
• Most fifties in test cricket (119)
• Fastest to 10000, 13000, 14000, 15000 test runs
• The only batter to surpass the mark of 14000 and 15000 test runs
• 3rd most test innings without a duck (91)
• 2nd most test hundreds in a calendar year (7 in 2010)

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Joe Root in test cricket - in numbers

Part of the modern fav-four in cricket, Joe Root debuted in 2012 against India and announced himself with a gritty 73 from 229 balls.

In his sixth test, he scored his first test hundred against New Zealand and then two tests later, he smashed a 180 against the Aussies at Lord's. 

With 13006, he is the fifth-highest run scorer in test cricket history. He is the highest international and test scorer for England. Moreover, he is also the batter with the most test tons and runs among active batters in world cricket. 

Root till now has played only 153 test matches and has a batting average of 50.80. Since the start of 2022, Root has scored 13 test tons, scoring 3475 runs at an average of 53.46. He is also the highest run scorer in World Test Championship history. 

Other records Root has in his test career:

• 3rd most test runs in a calendar year (1708, in 2021)
• 5th most test hundreds (36)
• 6th most test hundreds in a calendar year (6 in 2021)
• Most fifties in consecutive test matches (12)
• 4th most test fifties (101)

Root vs Sachin in Test Cricket: Comparison

Sachin currently has a lead over Joe Root in every aspect of numbers in test cricket. The master blaster has better records than Root in test cricket.

But to compare them, we will have to compare them with the current number of matches Root has played so far.

Sachin after 153 test matches 

Runs: 12152

Innings: 250

Average: 54.25

100s: 39

50s: 51

Highest: 248*

Sachin in wins after 153 tests: 

Won: 48 tests

Runs: 4011

Average: 62.67

100s: 13

50s: 16

Root after 153 test matches

Runs: 13006

Innings: 279

Average: 50.80

100s: 36

50s: 65

Highest: 262

Root in wins after 153 test matches:

Wins: 70 tests

Runs: 6999

Average: 64.21

100s: 25

50s: 28

So, if we compare Sachin's record to Joe Root's after 153 test matches, we can see that Root is leading the chart with more runs and more fifties. But, Sachin has a better batting average, more hundreds. 

However, in 153 test matches, Root won 70 test matches for England while Sachin had only won 48 test matches as a player. Although their batting averages in winning causes are nearly the same, Root has scored nearly 3000 more test runs on winning occasions for England. 

Bonus: Did you know who was ahead after 145 test matches each for Sachin and Root? 

Can Root catch Sachin in test cricket?

Although Joe Root has scored the most test runs if we compare their stats after 153 test matches, Sachin played nearly five years after playing his 153rd test match in 2008. 

Not only that, in those next 47 test matches he played for India, he scored 3769 runs at an average of 52.34 with 12 tons.

Root is currently 34, and can stretch his career for at least 4-5 years if he can stay fit. With the number of test matches England play every season, there is a certain possibility that Root can end up playing more than 200 test matches in his career. 

Even if he plays 47 more test matches and bats at least 75 innings, he would need 2915 test runs at an average of 38.87. 

With the current form Joe Root is in, this is quite possible for him to get. But, will he be able to keep the form like Sachin had done at the age of 35 and after? That's the question the World Cricket will be eyeing. 

Playing test matches is one thing but to win test matches is a whole other ball game as only the best teams are able to win and get better as a test match side. During the 140+ years of test cricket there have been around 2500+ test matches that have been played by the various teams playing and these teams strive to beat the other team in this match and win the series as a result. Winning a test match is the ultimate satisfaction for a team even now. So, let’s look at the statistics of Most Test Wins by a Team since 2010.

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Most Test Wins by a Team since 2010

5. New Zealand | 52

The number 5 team in this list is the New Zealand team which has won 52 test matches since 2010 out of a total of 122 test matches played till now. They have lost 46 matches which is not a good record to have and hopefully the win loss difference decreases and they have a total of drawn test matches of 24 and going forward it can be said that their record will improve.

4. South Africa | 66

South Africa have one of the most impressive records in the test cricket as in the 127 test matches they have played in from 2010-2025 , they have been able to win 66 test matches and they have lost 39 matches against good teams as well and they also have drawn 22 test matches. South Africa was barred from cricket as well for a number of years and they were reinstated in 1993 again and their journey hasn’t looked back since.

3. India | 80

After Australia, the third team with most test match wins is the Indian team with 80 test match wins since 2010 in a total of 156 matches. They have also lost 48 matches which is not a good sign as well as they have 28 drawn matches throughout their journey from 2010 and the hope is this record gets better with time and they win more matches than they lose.

2. Australia | 84

Australia have played a total of 157 test matches since 2010 and they have won 84 matches and also lost 48 matches as a side and some of the losses were memorable. And Australia have drawn 25 matches and drawn test matches can be very entertaining as well. Australia will play more test matches as they go along over the years and they will reach 100 test wins really soon as well.

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1. England | 90

England is the test team with the most number of wins in test matches since 2010. They are the only team who have played over a 190 test matches and they have won 90 matches whereas they have also lost 70 test matches as well which shows they are beaten a lot of times as well and the number of drawn test matches by England are at 31 and as they play along they will win more rest matches as well as lose matches as well.