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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Harry Brook Baffled By Gautam Gambhir's Player Of The Series Pick, Says This Star Deserved Honour
Two Player of the Series awards were given - one by each head coach - as the 5-match Test series between India and England concluded at the Kennington Oval on Monday. While Brendon McCullum named Shubman Gill as his pick, though he wanted to change it to Mohammed Siraj after the pacer's fiery spell on Day 5, India head coach Gautam Gambhir named Harry Brook as his choice. However, Brook isn't in agreement with Gambhir on the pick, saying Joe Root deserved the honour more. "I didn't score as many runs as Rooty (Joe Root), so I probably think he should be Man of the Series or Man of the Summer," Brook said. "He has been for many years." Root finished the series with 537 runs to his name, emerging as the top-scoring batter for his side, only behind India's Gill in the overall list. Brook, in comparison, scored 481 runs, slotting in at the No. 5 spot in the overall list and second among England batters. Yet, Gambhir felt the Brook was worthy of the Player of the Series award. When Brook and Root were batting in the middle on Day 4 of the 5th Test, it looked like the series was in England's grasp. But, the duo's dismissal flipped the situation dramatically in India's favour. "My thought process was just to try and hit as many runs as quick as possible," he said at the post-match presentation. "The game's done if we need 40 runs with me and Rooty in there. If I get out there, the game's still done. Obviously, it didn't work." Speaking to BBC Test Match Special, Brook added: "At the time, I was very confident. If I'd got a quick 30 in the next couple of overs, then the game is done. That was my thought process. I always try and take the game on and put them under pressure... I wish I was there at the end." — CG (@CG__Media) August 5, 2025 "I've played all right," he said. "I could have won that game yesterday, which is devastating, but I'm just happy to contribute to as many games as I can." "My first game is on Thursday, so it's a fairly quick turnaround," he said. "There's a lot of cricket to be played... hopefully, everybody stays fit and we'll be raring to go."
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nasser Hussain, Vaughan unleash on 'panicky' England as Oval humiliation draws fire: 'Would've been a travesty had...'
Former captains Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain shredded the England team after their humiliating six-run loss to India at The Oval, which resulted in the Shubman Gill-led side levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. England lost the Oval Test by six runs against India In the Bazball era, England have built a reputation as formidable chasers. Although no team had ever successfully chased 374 at The Oval, England had pulled off fourth-innings chases of 370+ twice in recent years — both against India, including one earlier in this series at Leeds. Riding on a century stand between Harry Brook and Joe Root, who forged a 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket on Day 4 of the fifth Test, England appeared on the verge of a record-breaking win in London. But it all unraveled quickly. Either side of the Tea break, India snared three quick wickets for just 26 runs before wrapping up the final four in the first hour on Day 5, eventually bowling England out for 367. Speaking to Sky Cricket, Nasser said it would have been a "travesty" had England sealed a 3-1 series win in London against India. 'It would have been a travesty had England won the series 3-1. India deserve to make to 2-2 for the amount of good cricket they have played in this series. The final scoreline was well and truly deserved by India, and it was very fitting for Siraj to get the final wicket,' he said. Vaughan, on the other hand, questioned England's approach in the chase, especially on the final day, saying they lost their nerve under pressure, opting for high-risk strokes instead of building a steady partnership 'You have to say that England did panic. The ball was swinging around and they went for this high-risk attacking option. They just needed one partnership. They panicked in a way that they can with the way that they play. It's not panic — it's just the way that they play. They play with a huge amount of aggression,' he told BBC Test Match Special. From 301 for three right before Tea on Day 4, England lost their final seven wickets for just 66 runs. This was their lowest margin of defeat in a Test match at home in 123 years. The previous lowest was by three runs, against Australia in Manchester, in 1902.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: 'They panicked' - Michael Vuaghan lambasts England's approach vs India
Gus Atkinson is bowled by Mohammed Siraj of India on day five of the 5th Test (Photo by) Michael Vaughan has questioned England's high-risk approach in the tense finale at The Oval, where India snatched a dramatic six-run win to level the five-Test series 2-2. Speaking after the match, the former England captain said that while aggression is part of England's identity, the collapse on the final day suggested panic crept in. "You have to say that England did panic," Vaughan remarked. "The ball was swinging around and they went for this high-risk attacking option. They just needed one partnership," the ex-England skipper said while speaking on BBC Test Match Special. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! England had started the final morning with promise, taking eight runs off the first two balls to bring the target down to 27. But that was as close as they got. 'They panicked in a way that they can with the way that they play. It's not panic — it's just the way that they play. They play with a huge amount of aggression,' Vaughan added. Ben Stokes press conference: On Mohammed Siraj, Chris Woakes batting with injury, 2-2 result The turning point, according to Vaughan, came a day earlier with Harry Brook's dismissal when England had the upper hand. 'As much as I like to see him play that way, it did cause that collapse,' he noted. Despite the result, Vaughan acknowledged England's attacking style remains central to their Test philosophy. 'As Baz (Brendon) McCullum said, the series will have been watched all around the world by a huge amount of people. And there's a bigger picture — not always about the winning side of the series, but making sure that lots of people are watching. It's exactly what's happened.' India sealed victory in dramatic fashion as Mohammed Siraj clean bowled Gus Atkinson to spark wild celebrations. Siraj finished with 5 for 104 and a match haul of nine wickets. Earlier in the day, Chris Woakes walked out to bat with a strapped shoulder, hiding his left arm under a sweater in a remarkable display of courage. He remained unbeaten without facing a ball. Poll Did England's aggressive approach contribute to their loss at The Oval? Yes, it led to panic No, that's their style Twenty-five days of hard-fought cricket came to a fitting climax in London, with India pulling off one of their most memorable comebacks in recent times. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: 'Losing Chris Woakes changed the whole responsibility' - Ben Stokes reacts as India secure stunning win in nail-biting finish to series
Shubman Gill shakes hands with Ben Stokes after the end of the match on day five of the 5th Test (Photo by) England captain Ben Stokes hailed the recently concluded five-Test series against India as a glowing exhibition for the longest format, even as his side fell narrowly short in a dramatic finale at The Oval. 'It's been an incredible series, all five games going down to day five,' Stokes said, speaking to BBC Test Match Special after India sealed a thrilling six-run win to level the series 2-2. 'So much has been put into this series from both teams. The commitment and energy has been outstanding.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Stokes acknowledged the sting of the defeat but was quick to look at the matchup overall. 'Stood here now, we're bitterly disappointed we couldn't get the series win,' he admitted. 'But myself being a massive advocate of the game of Test cricket, this series has been an unbelievable advert for it across the world. All the doubters saying it's dying a death, this series has said the opposite.' Greenstone Lobo predicts result of India vs England fifth Test | What's in the stars? It was a finish that perfectly encapsulated the series' intensity. England began Day 5 needing 35 runs with four wickets in hand, and the morning brought early promise with two boundaries off Prasidh Krishna. But Mohammed Siraj turned the tide once again, as he removed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before producing a stunning yorker to bowl Gus Atkinson and complete a five-wicket haul. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo India's players erupted in celebration as Siraj dropped to his knees, arms in the air. The win was their narrowest by runs in Test history. 'Credit both teams,' said Stokes. 'The amount of effort from both teams to end up here 2-2 is incredible. Losing Woakesy early on in the game changed the whole responsibility on the bowlers in particular, the roles they were selected for. The heart and passion and everything that was shown, especially in our second bowling innings, I thought was outstanding.' Chris Woakes, nursing a serious shoulder injury, came out to bat with one arm, with his left tucked into a sweater, holding the bat in the other and remained unbeaten without facing a ball. Poll Which team do you think showed more resilience during the series? England India Both teams equally 'For us, to come out here to try and chase that total down in the way that we did was outstanding,' Stokes said. 'That never say die, never back down attitude we've installed in the group nearly paid off. We couldn't quite get over the line.' For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
LA 2028 Olympics: Could teams like Pakistan, New Zealand miss out on a spot? ECB chair provides a hint
Cricket is set to return to the Olympic Games for the first time since 1900 in three years time at Los Angeles and there is already quite a lot of discussion around which teams will feature. For now, the schedule for the sport is confirmed as well as venue, but the qualification pathways are yet to be announced. Speaking to BBC Test Match Special, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson gave a hint of how things are likely to pan out, and it is likely to leave a few of the top cricket-playing nations unhappy – potentially, Pakistan and New Zealand, according to a report in The Guardian. The idea is centered around having continental representation across the six teams – five teams from five continents. From Europe, the decision would be straightforward. As seen in hockey, a Team GB is all but a certainty. 'We are there by invitation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and you abide by their rules,' Thompson told BBC Test Match Special. 'It is still being finalised but the IOC's preference is to work to the five-ring principle, with teams from each of the continents – so Europe would be between Ireland and Great Britain. We would unite with Scotland and create Team GB. It would throw up the opportunity, if you took the principle that USA would play as the host country, and that would free up one additional slot for every other full country to have a play-off match to enable one of them to qualify.' According to an ESPNCricinfo report, the ICC will soon approve the continental qualification system. 'While the ICC's initial thinking was that it would shortlist the top six-ranked teams at a pre-determined cut-off date, several Full Member countries believed such an approach wouldn't allow for a wider representation of countries from across the globe,' the report stated. If USA does get their spot in the men's competition, that would mean a Caribbean nation, Asian powerhouses like Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and New Zealand (as part of Oceania from where Australia would make the cut) would all be competing for just one more spot. In April this year, the ICC had made an official press communication welcoming cricket's return to the Summer Games, which had only confirmed the venue and number of teams. 'ICC has welcomed the announcement of Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, as the venue for cricket at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). The cricket competition at LA28 will feature six teams each in the men's and women's competition as the sport makes a return to the Games after 128 years.' Cricket, which made its only appearance in the Olympics at the Paris Games in 1900, was included in the Los Angeles Olympics after an IOC meeting in Mumbai in October 2023. It joined five new sports at LA28 – baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash. One compound archery event was also added later on. The T20 format has also featured in other multi-sport events in recent years. The Asian Games in 2010, 2014 and 2023 featured both men's and women's T20 competitions while the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games staged a women's competition.
