King Charles to meet with India's cricket team at Royal Family residence

The audience with His Majesty, in his role as Head of the Commonwealth, comes after an eventful series between England and India.

The announcement regarding the meeting follows India's commanding performance at Edgbaston last week, where they secured a comprehensive 336-run victory to draw level in the series.

The tourists' bowling attack proved devastating as England were dismissed for 271 whilst attempting to bat out the final day.

Akash Deep emerged as the star performer for India, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in just his eighth Test match.

The seamer's exceptional spell began after morning rain, when he dismissed Ollie Pope early before trapping Harry Brook leg before wicket for 23 with a sharp delivery that cut back.

England's resistance crumbled despite Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith's partnership lasting 115 deliveries.

Smith, who had scored an unbeaten 184 in the first innings, managed 88 before being caught whilst attempting a hook shot off Deep.

The bowler completed his remarkable figures of 6-99 by removing Brydon Carse, finishing with 10 wickets in the match.

The victory at Edgbaston marked India's first Test win at the venue after eight previous attempts, with passionate support from travelling fans creating an electric atmosphere.

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The series has now moved to Lord's, where the third Test is underway.

England reached 353 for seven at the lunch interval on the second day, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith unbeaten on 51 from 53 deliveries.

Brydon Carse was providing solid support at the other end, having compiled 33 runs from 62 balls as the hosts looked to build a substantial first-innings total.