Even though there are four days remaining, India's chances of fighting their way into a position where they could force a victory already look extremely slim.

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Some excellent fielding from Gus Atkinson put England on top before rain stopped play on Day 1 of the fifth and final cricket test against India at The Oval on Thursday. Fast bowler Atkinson sprinted to gather the ball in his follow through before throwing the wicket down to run out India captain Shubman Gill,

The first day of the fifth Test match between England and India at The Oval was badly disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms. England led 2-1 coming into the final game, with India needing victory to draw the series.

India's cricket team has achieved an unprecedented milestone in the sport's history, though not one they would have wished for. The team has now lost 15 successive coin tosses in international matches,

England stand-in captain Ollie Pope has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fifth and final Test at the Oval. On the other hand, confused Shubman Gill lost the toss for the fifth consecutive time in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.