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Anything feels possible for England’s chasers in mighty fun new era of Test cricket

England set their stall out in recent weeks: Ben Stokes’ joyriders love the thrill of the chase.

Evening Standard

Stokes wants England to be rock stars, says Root as India are left all shook up

Joe Root said England were ‘still heading into the unknown’ after he led them into uncharted waters by serenely steering them to the highest successful run-chase in their history to beat India at Edgbaston and draw the series

The Guardian - UK

England ‘rockstars’ inspiring and intimidating with relentless attacking approach, says Joe Root

Joe Root believes England’s cavalier style of cricket will be “inspiring” youngsters across the country and “intimidating opponents” around the world after they chased 378 to beat India at Edgbaston.

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Joe Root and Ben Stokes share Elvis inspired celebration as England become "rockstars"

Joe Root has revealed that Ben Stokes has asked England to play like "rockstars" and the pair shared a celebration inspired by the new Elvis Presley film during their win over India

Daily Mirror

Joe Root relishing being a ‘rock star’ after England’s historic win over India

New Test captain Ben Stokes wants team to be entertainers.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes hails fearless England after record Test run chase but admits: ‘I wanted India to get 450!’

Captain Ben Stokes hailed England’s extraordinary chase of 378, but admitted “a bit of him” wanted India to set them even more of a target just “to see what they could do”.

Evening Standard

Eng vs Ind fifth Test | We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

England rode on Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's majestic centuries to thump India by seven wickets and register their highest-ever successful run chase

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Ben Stokes issues defiant England message after historic victory over India

Ben Stokes has led England to four consecutive wins since taking over as captain, with the latest win over India their highest-ever successful run chase

Daily Mirror

England complete record chase of 378 to beat India and level series

England completed a staggering seven-wicket success as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow saw them comfortably over the line.

The Independent UK

England smash records with highest Test run chase as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow heroics stun India

England marched to a remarkable fourth successive victory under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow providing a stunning series-levelling win over India before lunch today.

Evening Standard

England vs India: Crunching the numbers on England’s record run-chasers

The Test team completed the largest fourth-innings run chase in their history against India

The Independent UK

Root and Bairstow ease England to record run chase against India

England cruised to a stunning seven-wicket win over India at Edgbaston as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow scored centuries again, to clinch a 2-2 series draw

The Guardian - UK

England cruise to record-breaking win vs India after Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hundreds

England have created history after chasing down 378 to win the rescheduled fifth Test against India by seven wickets, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both scoring centuries

Daily Mirror

Edgbaston to investigate racist abuse of Indian supporters during England Test

Visiting fans were reportedly in tears after ‘worst abuse we’ve ever experienced’, while stewards allegedly told those who experienced problems to ‘sit down’

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Alex Lees epitomises what is different about England’s batting in new era

Opener struggled for form in the West Indies but a change in approach and mindset has brought runs and boundaries

The Independent UK

England have ultimate belief they can complete chase against India, insists Alex Lees

India set the winning line at 378, higher than any England side has ever managed, but the hosts need just 119 more with seven wickets in hand

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have England dreaming of record run-chase

England will need 119 more runs on the fifth day at Edgbaston in order to complete a record Test run-chase of 378 against India, with Joe Root on 76 and Jonny Bairstow on 72

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England on brink of history vs India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have put on a brilliant unbeaten 150 run partnership to leave England in the driving seat heading into the final day of the fifth Test against India

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The Independent UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England daring to dream against India

No England side has ever hunted down more than 359 but they have their eyes set on a record chase of 378 at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on way to record-breaking win vs India

England need a further 119 runs to complete the ninth-highest fourth innings run chase in Test match history, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both unbeaten on 76 and 73 respectively

The Independent UK

England make quick inroads into record chase against India

Alex Lees and Zak Crawley put on 107 for the first wicket after the hosts were set 378 to win.

Evening Standard

England vs India: ‘Bazball’ is thrilling but Ben Stokes needs to adopt a more savvy approach

On the evening of the second day of this Fifth Test, England faced a stern test of their newly adopted ‘Bazball’ principles. Will you still need me, will you still heed me, when you’re 78 for four?

Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain hails England star as “find of the summer” after stellar showings

England seamer Matthew Potts already has 14 Test wickets to his name in just four matches after making an impressive start to his international career

The Guardian - UK

Cheteshwar Pujara delights in soaking up England attack in fifth Test

Pujara does not play in the IPL and instead spent the early part of the summer with Sussex, preparing for this Testt

The Guardian - UK

Jonny Bairstow indispensable to England after so long as spare part

Even as India tightened their grip on the fifth Test, Bairstow was beautifully unconstrained

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