The fifth Test finale between England and India at The Oval was the most intense, dramatic and emotional sport you could see, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

England drop crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval.

England need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to beat India in an astonishing final Test after a barely believable fourth day was halted by rain and bad light.