TFW Daily - Spicy deck fun - England India 5th Test, The Oval Day 1

The Final Word Cricket Podcast · Jul 31, 2025 · 27m

England India Daily, 5th Test, The Oval, Day 1: Rain threatened to spoil the party, then an extended final session saw plenty happen for both teams before the close, but what is a good score on a pitch offering plenty? A wild but rewarding return for Josh Tongue, but a concerning end for Chris Woakes, who was in significant pain from a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, our man Karun Nair earned the chance to raise his bat in Tests once again.

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