Root Returns No. 1 as England Lead Anderson-Tendulkar Series

England defeated India by 22 runs in a dramatic third Test at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series after both teams scored 387 in the first innings. Joe Root’s century helped him reclaim the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test Batting rankings, and Ben Stokes’ five-wicket haul was pivotal in England's win, though they were penalized two World Test Championship points for a slow over rate. KL Rahul scored a century for India and reflected on the growth from narrowly contested matches, while Ravindra Jadeja’s resilient batting nearly engineered an Indian comeback. The match was marked by sportsmanship, humor, and lively social media exchanges, including Michael Vaughan’s ribbing of Cheteshwar Pujara. India must now win the fourth Test at Manchester’s Old Trafford, where they have never won a Test, to keep their series hopes alive. Meanwhile, India U19 and England U19 played out a thrilling draw, showcasing emerging talent.