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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Jofra Archer says Ganguly's Lord's celebration inspired his fiery spell
Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-swinging at the Lord's balcony after a famous win over England back in 2002 was Jofra Archer's inspiration to deliver the game-changing spell against India in the high-pressure third Test here, home skipper Ben Stokes has revealed. Ganguly had taken off his shirt to celebrate India's win in the high-voltage NatWest Trophy final and it remains one of the most dramatic moments in international cricket to this date. On Monday, an inspired Archer removed the dangerous Rishabh Pant with a peach before taking a return catch to dismiss Washington Sundar as India went down by 22 runs despite trying their best to recover from those body blows. "I just said to him this morning, 'you know what today is, don't you?' So he told me. 'You know that highlights package of India knocking off 300-odd back in the day with Ganguly (waving shirt).' "He (Archer) thought that was the World Cup final. He thought that was six years today," Stokes said after an energy-sapping win. Interestingly, England scripted their famous win at Lord's on the same day they had won the 2019 ODI World Cup final on a boundary count-back after the game could not be decided by regulation methods. However, when Stokes reminded Archer about that momentous day six years ago, the pacer thought of the Ganguly moment that happened 17 years ago, mixing the dates of the ICC World Cup final and the NatWest title clash in 2002. "I was like, nothat World Cup that we won? He was like, 'oh that one'. He's an absolute beauty, that boy. I just had the feeling today and that Rishabh Pant wicket was massive in a low run chase," said Stokes Stokes was very mindful of England's World Cup win in 2019 on this day. "We knew that turning up this morning was genuinely the reason why we went with me and Jof (Archer). It felt right in my tummy that Jof was gonna do something this morning to break the game open. "Gut feel doesn't always work but those two wickets he got this morning obviously swung the game massively in our favour." The England captain has supported the rather injury-prone Archer wholeheartedly and they also share a special bond. It was evident on the field in the morning session. "So he wanted me to come to mid-on and (Brydon) Carsey to go to leg slip so he could talk to me. But I didn't trust Carsey at leg slip, to be honest," said Stokes. Stokes got the player of the match award for leading from the front. Fresh off an injury comeback, Stokes completed spells of 9.2 overs and 10 overs in his bid to maintain pressure on India. Despite his workload in the game, Stokes said he would be fine for the fourth Test beginning in Manchester on July 23. "I'll be absolutely sound for Manchester. It's a big break. Obviously, I was pretty tired after Headingley. But, yeah, after we walked off the field there, sort of a whole new level of tiredness hit. "And it's obviously different when you're ... I've been in games like that before, not as a captain, where I've been given the ball to run in and try to bowl the team to victory. "But then now, adding on the decision making around bowling changes, field placings, how I feel we're gonna get this win. Obviously, there's a physical element of bowling in the fourth innings, but then it shouldn't be underestimated how the emotional and mental tiredness does also get you as well," he said. There would always be tension Stokes was expectedly asked about the heated exchanges and sledging by players of both teams over the course of the game, but he did not read too much into it. "I think in a big series like this there was always going to be a moment where the two teams were going to clash. I'm all for it as long as it does not cross the line," he said. "If you think about it, it's 22 people out there playing for their country. The highest honour you can have in our sport. So, you can understand that sometimes emotions and tensions can get quite high," he added. He also does not expect players to be particularly affected by the on-field skirmishes. "...I don't think anyone in the Indian dressing room or anyone in the English dressing room is going to cry themselves to sleep over what was said or done out there. I don't think it overstepped the line from the India team or from our team," he said. "It wasn't really boiling just happened but it adds to the spectacle of England vs India doesn't it?," he signed off.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli dragged into Lord's 'nonsense', Atherton seeks forgiveness after 'degrading' Test: 'There's no place for...'
In addressing the on-field clashes during the Lord's Test match between India and England, which ended on Monday, former captain Mike Atherton dragged Virat Kohli into the discussion as he recalled his shoulder-barge episode during the tour of Australia last year. Atherton's comment came after ICC punished India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj for "provocative language and gesture" in his aggressive send off to England opener Ben Duckett on Day 4 of the Test match. Mike Atherton recalled Virat Kohli's shoulder-barge episode in Australia tour last year The incident occurred in the opening session on Sunday in London when Siraj aggressively celebrated Duckett's dismissal, and in his follow-through, made contact with Duckett when the batter was on his way back to the Lord's Long Room. Siraj was fined 15 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point. Addressing the situation in his column for The Times, Atherton called for balance — urging that while fiery passion is part of Test cricket's charm, physical confrontations like Kohli's shoulder barge or the Brydon Carse- Ravindra Jadeja clash should have no place on the field. "Forgive me for degrading the report of a great match with this nonsense, but wouldn't spectators rather see players caring too much, rather than too little, about playing Tests. No one, of course, wants to see physical altercations on the field of play, or sustained nasty verbal abuse. There should be no place, for example, for the shoulder barge that Virat Kohli initiated in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne last Christmas, when he diverted from his path to deliberately walk into Sam Konstas. In a match where there was plenty of spice and niggle, tempers flared as Carse and Jadeja collided mid-pitch, although the impact was entirely accidental, after Jadeja had deflected the ball towards third man, with both players ball-watching rather than minding each other's path," he wrote. The Kohli incident had taken place on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test in December last year, when the former India captain had deliberately walked up to Australia batter Sam Konstas and bumped his shoulder, which was followed by a heated exchange between the two. Despite his act, Kohli escaped major sanctions after the ICC announced that he had accepted a fine worth 20 per cent of his match fee. Atherton also drew parallels between the Lord's Test match and England historic ICC World Cup win six years back at the very same venue. "Six years ago to the day, Lord's had witnessed the most remarkable finish to any cricket match, when the World Cup final was decided on a boundary countback after a Super Over. Now the game delivered an extraordinary finish again, with two of the protagonists from that day, Stokes and Jofra Archer, taking centre stage," Atherton remarked.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Rohit, Kohli and now Siraj: Top three heartbreaking India cricket moments
The 3rd Test loss against England at the iconic Lord's has left the fans and the players disappointed, especially with the final moment of the match witnessing pacer Moh Siraj losing his wicket in a fashion that just doesn't sit right. A backspin bowled dismissal is the last kind of dismissal you wish to see when the match depends on it. While Siraj's dismissal was a shocking one, Indian fans aren't really unfamiliar with wickets like these, especially when the situation of the match requires the batter to stay at the crease and take his side over the finish line. First, Rohit, then Kohli and now Siraj Indian fans have been left with their hands on their waist multiple times in different formats of cricket games that saw some of the important batters lose out on their wicket at the most crucial times and in the most animated manner. Rohit Sharma's backspin bowled dismissal during New Zealand Test India captain Rohit Sharma endured a heartbreaking moment on Day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, as a freak dismissal brought his promising innings to an abrupt end. Following India's shocking first-innings collapse for just 46 runs, one of their lowest totals in Test history, all eyes were on Rohit to lead the fightback. He looked composed and determined at the crease, notching up a vital half-century under pressure, only to fall victim to a bizarre dismissal by spinner Ajaz Patel. Rohit, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, had begun rebuilding India's innings after the early collapse, adding a crucial 72-run partnership. However, just after the Tea break, Jaiswal's dismissal opened the door for New Zealand, and moments later, Rohit's untimely wicket shifted the momentum entirely. Attempting a routine defensive stroke, the ball deflected off his bat and pad before trickling back onto the stumps. The Indian skipper stood motionless, clearly in disbelief, and covered his face in frustration, fully aware of the blow it dealt to India's chances. What followed was even more disappointing for the home side. India eventually suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the opening match of the three-Test series, marking a rare home loss. The defeat was not only a poor start to the series but also historic, it ended India's 12-year unbeaten run in Test series played on home soil, a streak that had seen them dominate even the best visiting teams. Virat Kohli's heartbreaking wicket in 2023 World Cup final Virat Kohli's dismissal in the 2023 ICC World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19 was one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments of the match, and possibly the tournament. The iconic Indian batter, who had been in sublime form throughout the World Cup, found himself walking back to the pavilion at a critical juncture after being dismissed in an uncharacteristic and unfortunate manner. Kohli was well-set at the crease, batting confidently on 54, having weathered early pressure and provided India with much-needed stability. He had been rotating the strike efficiently and appeared in complete control, anchoring the innings with trademark composure. However, in the 29th over of India's innings, disaster struck. Facing Australian captain Pat Cummins, Kohli attempted to guide a short-of-a-length delivery towards the third-man region, a shot he had executed with ease many times in his career. This time, though, the ball stayed just a little low and closer to the body than expected. As Kohli opened the face of his bat to steer it away, the ball took an inside edge, deflecting off his bat and crashing onto the stumps. It was a moment of stunned silence across the stadium, followed by deafening cheers from the Australian players, who knew they had claimed the biggest wicket of the night. Kohli stood rooted at the crease, staring down in disbelief, absorbing the shock of a dismissal that came at perhaps the worst possible time for India. His body language reflected the heartbreak, shoulders slumped, bat dragging on the ground, and eyes fixed on the pitch. The crowd, which had erupted every time Kohli scored a run, was left speechless. His departure not only dented India's momentum but also significantly shifted the tide of the final in Australia's favour. Siraj and India's heartbreak at Lord's Mohammed Siraj's dismissal in the final moments of the third Test at Lord's will be remembered as one of the most gut-wrenching moments for Indian cricket fans in recent times. As India valiantly fought to chase down 193 against England, hopes of an improbable victory flickered thanks to a gritty lower-order resistance led by Ravindra Jadeja and Siraj. But when Siraj was finally dismissed in a cruel twist of fate, it not only ended India's innings at 170 but also crushed the hopes of leveling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Batting at No. 11, Siraj defied the English attack with remarkable patience and courage. Facing 29 deliveries for his 4 runs, he stood firm alongside Jadeja, blocking, defending, and frustrating England's bowlers. Every delivery he survived felt like a small victory for India, and belief started growing among fans that another Lord's miracle could be possible. However, Siraj's defiance came to a heart-breaking end at the hands of young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. On a pitch offering uneven bounce and turn, Bashir delivered a sharply spinning ball that kicked up with more overspin than expected. Siraj, playing a solid defensive stroke, managed to get a thick inside edge. In an unfortunate stroke of luck, the ball ricocheted off the bat and spun back toward the stumps. To his horror and the disbelief of fans worldwide, the ball clipped the leg stump just enough to dislodge the bails. Siraj stood frozen, stunned by the bizarre dismissal, a cruel reminder of how unpredictable and unforgiving Test cricket can be. As England celebrated their 22-run win and a 2–1 lead in the five-match series, Siraj's dismissal became the lasting image of a brave but heart-wrenching Indian fightback that came so close yet fell just short.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
How memories of Ganguly's shirt swinging at Lord's inspired Jofra Archer's match-deciding spell
LONDON: Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-swinging at the Lord's balcony after a famous win over England back in 2002 was Jofra Archer's inspiration to deliver the game-changing spell against India in the high-pressure third Test here, home skipper Ben Stokes has revealed. Ganguly had taken off his shirt to celebrate India's win in the high-voltage NatWest Trophy final and it remains one of the most dramatic moments in international cricket to this date. On Monday, an inspired Archer removed the dangerous Rishabh Pant with a peach before taking a return catch to dismiss Washington Sundar as India went down by 22 runs despite trying their best to recover from those body blows. "I just said to him this morning, 'you know what today is, don't you?' So he told me. 'You know that highlights package of India knocking off 300-odd back in the day with Ganguly (waving shirt).' "He (Archer) thought that was the World Cup final. He thought that was six years today," Stokes said after an energy-sapping win. Interestingly, England scripted their famous win at Lord's on the same day they had won the 2019 ODI World Cup final on a boundary count-back after the game could not be decided by regulation methods. However, when Stokes reminded Archer about that momentous day six years ago, the pacer thought of the Ganguly moment that happened 17 years ago, mixing the dates of the ICC World Cup final and the NatWest title clash in 2002. "I was like, no -that World Cup that we won? He was like, 'oh that one'. He's an absolute beauty, that boy. I just had the feeling today and that Rishabh Pant wicket was massive in a low run chase," said Stokes Stokes was very mindful of England's World Cup win in 2019 on this day. "We knew that turning up this morning was genuinely the reason why we went with me and Jof (Archer). It felt right in my tummy that Jof was gonna do something this morning to break the game open. "Gut feel doesn't always work but those two wickets he got this morning obviously swung the game massively in our favour." The England captain has supported the rather injury-prone Archer wholeheartedly and they also share a special bond. It was evident on the field in the morning session. "So he wanted me to come to mid-on and (Brydon) Carsey to go to leg slip so he could talk to me. But I didn't trust Carsey at leg slip, to be honest," said Stokes. Stokes got the player of the match award for leading from the front. Fresh off an injury comeback, Stokes completed spells of 9.2 overs and 10 overs in his bid to maintain pressure on India. Despite his workload in the game, Stokes said he would be fine for the fourth Test beginning in Manchester on July 23. "I'll be absolutely sound for Manchester. It's a big break. Obviously, I was pretty tired after Headingley. But, yeah, after we walked off the field there, sort of a whole new level of tiredness hit. "And it's obviously different when you're ... I've been in games like that before, not as a captain, where I've been given the ball to run in and try to bowl the team to victory. "But then now, adding on the decision making around bowling changes, field placings, how I feel we're gonna get this win. Obviously, there's a physical element of bowling in the fourth innings, but then it shouldn't be underestimated how the emotional and mental tiredness does also get you as well," he said.
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First Post
5 days ago
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- First Post
How memories of Ganguly's shirt swinging at Lord's inspired Jofra's match-deciding spell
Ganguly had taken off his shirt to celebrate India's win in the high-voltage NatWest Trophy final and it remains one of the most dramatic moments in international cricket to this date. read more London: Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-swinging at the Lord's balcony after a famous win over England back in 2002 was Jofra Archer's inspiration to deliver the game-changing spell against India in the high-pressure third Test here, home skipper Ben Stokes has revealed. Ganguly had taken off his shirt to celebrate India's win in the high-voltage NatWest Trophy final and it remains one of the most dramatic moments in international cricket to this date. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On Monday, an inspired Archer removed the dangerous Rishabh Pant with a peach before taking a return catch to dismiss Washington Sundar as India went down by 22 runs despite trying their best to recover from those body blows. 'I just said to him this morning, 'you know what today is, don't you?' So he told me. 'You know that highlights package of India knocking off 300-odd back in the day with Ganguly (waving shirt).' 'He (Archer) thought that was the World Cup final. He thought that was six years today,' Stokes said after an energy-sapping win. Interestingly, England scripted their famous win at Lord's on the same day they had won the 2019 ODI World Cup final on a boundary count-back after the game could not be decided by regulation methods. However, when Stokes reminded Archer about that momentous day six years ago, the pacer thought of the Ganguly moment that happened 17 years ago, mixing the dates of the ICC World Cup final and the NatWest title clash in 2002. 'I was like, no…that World Cup that we won? He was like, 'oh that one'. He's an absolute beauty, that boy. I just had the feeling today and that Rishabh Pant wicket was massive in a low run chase,' said Stokes Stokes was very mindful of England's World Cup win in 2019 on this day. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We knew that turning up this morning was genuinely the reason why we went with me and Jof (Archer). It felt right in my tummy that Jof was gonna do something this morning to break the game open. 'Gut feel doesn't always work but those two wickets he got this morning obviously swung the game massively in our favour.' The England captain has supported the rather injury-prone Archer wholeheartedly and they also share a special bond. It was evident on the field in the morning session. 'So he wanted me to come to mid-on and (Brydon) Carsey to go to leg slip so he could talk to me. But I didn't trust Carsey at leg slip, to be honest,' said Stokes. Stokes got the player of the match award for leading from the front. Fresh off an injury comeback, Stokes completed spells of 9.2 overs and 10 overs in his bid to maintain pressure on India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Despite his workload in the game, Stokes said he would be fine for the fourth Test beginning in Manchester on July 23. 'I'll be absolutely sound for Manchester. It's a big break. Obviously, I was pretty tired after Headingley. But, yeah, after we walked off the field there, sort of a whole new level of tiredness hit. 'And it's obviously different when you're … I've been in games like that before, not as a captain, where I've been given the ball to run in and try to bowl the team to victory. 'But then now, adding on the decision making around bowling changes, field placings, how I feel we're gonna get this win. Obviously, there's a physical element of bowling in the fourth innings, but then it shouldn't be underestimated how the emotional and mental tiredness does also get you as well,' he said. There would always be tension Stokes was expectedly asked about the heated exchanges and sledging by players of both teams over the course of the game, but he did not read too much into it. 'I think in a big series like this there was always going to be a moment where the two teams were going to clash. I'm all for it as long as it does not cross the line,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'If you think about it, it's 22 people out there playing for their country. The highest honour you can have in our sport. So, you can understand that sometimes emotions and tensions can get quite high,' he added. He also does not expect players to be particularly affected by the on-field skirmishes. '…I don't think anyone in the Indian dressing room or anyone in the English dressing room is going to cry themselves to sleep over what was said or done out there. I don't think it overstepped the line from the India team or from our team,' he said. 'It wasn't really boiling up…it just happened but it adds to the spectacle of England vs India doesn't it?,' he signed off.
