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Times of Oman
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
"Emotions were running high": Chris Woakes on his batting despite shoulder injury in Oval Test
New Delhi: England all-rounder Chris Woakes spoke about his shoulder injury, which he got in the fifth and final Test against India in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and expressed disappointment at not being able to cross the line in the series decider. Woakes' injury took place in the 57th over of India's first innings. Stretching to make a dive at the boundary to save a run, Woakes was seen in discomfort, holding his shoulder. The England pacer received immediate inspection from the team physio and was forced off the field. In a video posted by Sky Sports, Woakes said, "When you have an injury like that, you think your game is done. And then, the closer it goes, it's always never a matter of whether I was going to be out there or not. And it was just a matter of how I was going to approach it." "Emotions were running high. I was hoping that we could get over the line with Gus at the other end and I wouldn't have to face a ball, but not to be, unfortunately," he added. Despite having a shoulder injury, Woakes came out to bat for England when they needed 17 runs to win the fifth Test alongside Gus Atkinson. However, he did not face a ball but was in serious pain while running in the middle. Woakes' resistance eventually came to an end after Mohammed Siraj rattled Atkinson's off stump to seal India's six-run triumph. India's tour of England concluded on a dramatic 2-2 series draw on Monday at The Oval in London. India defied the odds, rebuked the win predictions heavily favouring England and stood triumphant with a narrow six-run victory in front of a jam-packed crowd.
BBC News
17 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
India vs England: Young squad shines after dramatic England Test series
The enthralling 2-2 draw for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy between England and India provided a dramatic start to the new World Test Championship was an epic contest, each of the five Tests going into the final day, four in fact into the final session, providing some of the best individual and collective performances the five-day format has seen in recent score-line scoffed at projections made by former cricketers and pundits before the series, a majority of whom had predicted an easy win - if not a clean sweep - for aside England's home advantage, experts argued India's pre-series struggles made them easy targets - and with good 0-3 at home by New Zealand, followed by a 3-1 drubbing by Australia Down Under in two preceding series, India looked vulnerable and wobbly.A spate of sudden retirements and fitness issues left India without four key players - R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami. Their absence was expected to place immense pressure on young Shubman Gill, leading the side in his first series as captain. India's squad had undeniable talent, but its inexperience - especially in batting under challenging conditions - was a Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant were seasoned campaigners in England, but Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, and Abhimanyu Easwaran had never played at this level there modest overseas batting record fuelled doubts about his suitability for captaincy. Added worries over pace ace Jasprit Bumrah's fitness further dimmed India's the first Test at Headingley from a winning position, as England chased 373 in the fourth innings, confirmed pundits' India recovered from this setback in style to win the next Test at Edgbaston by a whopping 336 runs. The swift turnaround came not from luck but skill and relentless determination - qualities that defined India's performance for the rest of the three Tests that followed were bitterly fought, both teams raising the intensity and skill levels, matching each other sparked frequent heated clashes but also unforgettable acts of heroism, with players from both sides battling fatigue and injury to keep their teams in the aspects of what kept India in the fight right through the neck-and-neck contest comes through in the batsmen - Gill, Rahul and Jadeja - topped 500 runs in the series. England had one, Joe Root. There were 12 centuries made by India, England had nine. Mohammed Siraj with 23 was the highest wicket-taker from either side. The only bowler to take 10 wickets in a match was Akash were scant, heroes were plenty, but the pillars of India's extraordinary show in the series were Gill and in Bradmanesque form, made 754 runs, 430 of them coming in one Test. He failed by a mere 20 runs to break Sunil Gavaskar's record series aggregate, and was also second to Don Bradman (810) for highest runs made in a series by a be mentioned alongside Bradman and Gavaskar testifies to Gill's achievement and potential. His prolific scoring earned his team's full respect, and after a hesitant start, he quickly grew in confidence, showing fine temperament and smart tactics in tough situations. Siraj, who since his 2021 debut had lived in the shadows of Bumrah and Shami, emerged so spectacularly that he instantly entered cricket and indefatigable, he bowled with a lion's heart - steaming in at full tilt, sparing his body no mercy, embracing the spearhead's role in Bumrah's absence, and inspiring the other pacers to bowl out of their skins - earning universal awe and 23 wickets came at an average of 32.43, with an economy rate of 4.02 and a strike rate of 48.43 - hardly earth-shattering India's two victories, he was the decisive force. At Edgbaston, his six wickets in the first innings (seven overall) swung the match firmly in India's favour. At the Oval, he took nine wickets - four in the first innings and five in the second - turning the match on its India held their nerve for 25 days under immense pressure - driven by willpower, ambition, and skill - culminating in a thrilling final 56-minute comeback at the Oval to win and level the series, is one of Test cricket's most riveting also marked this Indian young team's transition from apprehension and misgivings one of rich promise fuelled by ambition and future looks BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'He bowls more than anyone else' – Harsha Bhogle defends Jasprit Bumrah amid social media backlash
India bowler Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by) Jasprit Bumrah recently found himself at the center of intense online criticism following India's fiercely contested Anderson Tendulkar Trophy series against England, which ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jasprit bumrah (@jaspritb1) Fans expressed frustration over Bumrah 's selective participation in only three of the five Tests and his Instagram post celebrating India's narrow six-run victory in the final Test—one that notably excluded Mohammed Siraj, who had been instrumental throughout the series and finished as the highest wicket-taker. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the midst of this negativity, Harsha Bhogle's tweet emerged as a powerful reminder of what it truly means to be Bumrah. Bhogle's message resonated deeply, urging fans to look beyond the immediate headlines and appreciate the immense physical and mental demands Bumrah endures to perform consistently at the international level. Harsha Bhogle Tweet He pointed out that Bumrah bowls more overs than almost anyone else in the team, often shouldering the heaviest burdens with scarce rest, a testament to his resilience and discipline. Poll Is Jasprit Bumrah one of the best fast bowlers in the world? Absolutely, his stats prove it No, there are better bowlers now Bumrah's series performance was impressive—claiming 14 wickets at an average of 26.00 and producing two five-wicket hauls at Leeds and Lord's, showcasing his match-winning potential even if India did not secure victories in those outings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Watching Videos Can Boost Your Income TheDaddest Undo Yet, cricket is not about individual statistics alone. It's a team sport, and moments like the omission of Siraj in the celebration photo, whether intentional or not, stirred emotions among fans. Irrespective of the controversies or critiques, Jasprit Bumrah stands firmly as one of the best fast bowlers in the world today. His skill, commitment, and impact on the game demand respect from fans and critics alike. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
KL Rahul Shows Nerves Of Steel Amidst Intense Final Day Of 5th Test. This Act Leaves Crowd In Shock
The first session of Day 5 of the 5th Test at The Oval between India and England was arguably the most intense period of play of the entire series. Drama had been heightened with England needing 35 runs to win and India needing four wickets to pull off a sensational victory. However, India star KL Rahul appeared to be composed even amidst the tense situation. In fact, after one ball, Rahul even showcased his football skills to The Oval crowd. During an over by Mohammed Siraj, Rahul, who was fielding at the slips, picked up the ball and juggled it multiple times with his feet, wowing the crowd and showcasing his nerves of steel even during pressure. Watch: KL Rahul shows off football skills on Day 5 How to sledge a batsmen without words. @klrahul #AndersonTendulkarTrophy #KiaOval — SAI MONISH REDDY(Yedari Reddy) (@SAIMONISHREDDY) August 5, 2025 Rahul played a pivotal role during India's stunning comeback in The Oval test. Rahul was regularly involved in field changes and conversations with bowlers, and took the crucial catch to dismiss Ben Duckett during the final innings. To add to that, Rahul also piled up 532 runs during the series at an average of over 53, finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer. After India pulled off a sensational six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, senior opener KL Rahul said the victory means absolutely everything for the visitors, adding that it ranks right at the top in terms of their achievements in overseas Tests. Needing to take the last four wickets for a win, India managed to bowl out England for 367 in a chase of 374 on a dramatic day five. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj excelled again by taking five wickets and claimed the Player of the Match award. "It means absolutely everything. I have played cricket for a while. We won the Champions Trophy. I have seen India lift the World Cup; nothing compares to lifting the World Cup. But so many doubts, so many questions about whether Test cricket will stay or not," Rahul told the official broadcaster at the end of the match on Monday. "I think both the teams, with the way we have played the series, I guess, have answered the question. For us as a team that wasn't given a chance in the series, for us to fight back and fight every game and get a result of 2-2 - might seem like a draw." "But for us and for the Indian Test cricket going into the future, this will rank right at the top, and this is where the change begins, and the team will win a lot more series outside of India. The whole team deserves it," said Rahul.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Sachin explains rationale behind Pant falling while executing sweep shot, classifies his technique as "god gift"
New Delhi: Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar revealed he "enjoyed" India vice-captain Rishab Pant's masterful batting display in the recently concluded tour of England. Sachin demystified Pant's widely discussed on-field approach and the reason he often falls to his back while playing certain shots. Pant, who is classified as an entertainer in the red-ball format, put up a spectacle with his swashbuckling strokeplay in his four appearances during the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. On several occasions, he pulled off his trademark sweep to pick up boundaries. While the shot has been deployed by numerous players from different generations, one factor that makes Pant's variation stand out is his falling. The explosive southpaw falls to the ground while executing the shot, which has left people wondering whether it is deliberate or unintentional. Sachin revealed that falling is the secret sauce in Pant's execution, allowing him to get the desired height. "If we talk about Rishabh, there is no dull moment when he is out in the middle. I enjoyed his batting. Especially the sweep shot, when he tries to get under the ball, to scoop it and get the elevation. People think that he falls while playing the shot, but it is intentional so that he can get under the ball," Sachin said in a video posted on his Reddit account. "The secret is to get under the ball. The plan is to fall, it is not being off-balance. If the length is near him, he falls; otherwise, he plays it normally. I really enjoyed that," he added. Pant has earned a reputation for playing unorthodox shots, but the sheer consistency in successful implementations makes it a treat to watch for the spectators. Sachin, who has closely witnessed Pant dazzling on the field, feels his sublime technique is a "god's gift". "When he bats, I have noticed for a few minutes that bowlers are trying to get him out, but then later they look to dry runs. When he hits, the impact he has, the way his hands work, the punch he generates, it's a god's gift. He has a nice habit of playing impactful innings. He has figured out his game. Someone like Rishabh should be left alone, not when you are trying to save a match, which calls for a different approach," he said. Pant was ruled out of the series finale at The Oval after he sustained an injury to his foot. In Manchester, a toe-crushing yorker from England pacer Chris Woakes struck him, forcing him to retire hurt on 37(54) at that time, he couldn't walk back and went off the ground on a golf buggy. To everyone's surprise, he returned to the field with a broken foot and was met by a heart-stirring applause from the spectators. He added valuable runs, raised his bat to celebrate a hard-fought fifty and with his flamboyance, he propelled India to 358. For Sachin, Pant's memorable act in the fourth Test proves he is a "great team man". "He has figured out his game and used his experience brilliantly. He organised in his head and executed his game plan perfectly. Everyone sees his contribution. He broke his foot at Old Trafford. But he was there for the team when they needed him. This is what a great team man is all about, and the way he attracted the eyeballs was remarkable," he added. The 27-year-old concluded the series with 479 runs in four matches and seven innings at an average of 68.42, with two centuries and three fifties. (
