Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hails India vs England Oval Test thriller, calls it a...
Following India's thrilling victory in the final Test on Monday, Microsoft CEO and cricket fan Satya Nadella expressed his opinions on Tuesday. Nadella wrote on social media platform X (formerly twitter) that the match was proof of Test cricket's timeless appeal. After 25 days of high-intense action on English soil, the thrilling five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw, and his tweet perfectly encapsulated the essence of the match.
Satya Nadella hailed Ind vs Eng series a series for ages
'25 days. 5 battles. Scores tied 2-2. This isn't just a game — it's Test Cricket in all its timeless glory. A series for the ages. Hats off to IND & ENG for the drama, grit, and greatness,' Nadella wrote, while appreciating both the teams
🏏 25 days. 5 battles. Scores tied 2-2.
This isn't just a game — it's Test Cricket in all its timeless glory.
A series for the ages. Hats off to IND & ENG for the drama, grit, and greatness.
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) August 5, 2025
The five-match Test series was full of high-intense drama, thrilling comebacks, nail biting final sessions, brilliant centuries. This series reignited global discussion about the excitement of red-ball cricket in an era which is ruled by T20 cricket.
The England vs India 2025 series will be etched in Test cricket history. Over 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-breaking 21 individual centuries. Meanwhile, all the five Test matches stretched to the fifth day.
Mohmmed Siraj put India in the driver's seat
India star pacer Mohammed Siraj played a key role in the fifth Test against England a win that helped them level the fiercely contested five-match series.
Mohammed Siraj (5/104) emerged as the standout performer, producing one of his best spells under pressure. With 23 wickets overall, he finished the series as both sides' top wicket-taker.
Chasing a record target of 374, England were in a solid position at 339 for six at stumps on the fourth day when bad light and rain stopped play. However, on the final morning, India swiftly claimed the remaining four wickets, dismissing England for 367.
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