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Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Absolute goosebumps,' says Sachin Tendulkar; ‘A treat to watch,' says Sourav Ganguly as legends react to India's stunning win in 5th Test
India pulled off one of the most memorable comebacks one could ever get to see in Test cricket to beat England by six runs at The Oval and draw the five-Test series 2-2. They were down and out and England were seemingly home and free for much of the fourth day but a late flurry of wickets, alongwith Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna suddenly stopping the flow of runs put England under pressure. The pair then tightened the noose in the short but immensely dramatic Day 5 and astonishingly, India went on to win by six runs This is despite England needing just 74 to win at one point on Day 4 with as many as seven wickets in hand while Joe Root and Harry Brook were on a partnership of 195 runs in 210 balls. Naturally, this has led to reactions from across the board in the cricket world and beyond. India legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly were among the first to post. Test cricket… absolute goosebumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win. ???????? — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2025 Fantastic from Team India . Test cricket ,best format by to all members and coaches led by the fantastic shubman has never let this team down any part of the a treat to watch .well done prasidh,Akashdeep,jaiswal @mdsirajofficial… — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) August 4, 2025 Test cricket at its finest with Siraj's fiery bowling, stubborn partnerships and every series has that one moment etched in memory, for this one, it's #AkashDeep's exceptional knock. A reminder of why we love this game 🏏 @BCCI #INDvENG #TestCricket #TeamIndia — Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) August 4, 2025 Test cricket doesn't get better than this. Tense finish, pressure moments, and character on display. Well done @BCCI. — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 4, 2025 Incredible series! Well done, Well done. — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) August 4, 2025 Historic win! ???? Belief and character shown by the team was brilliant to see! Fitting end to what has been an incredible series. Nothing quite like Test Cricket! ??#ENGvsIND — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 4, 2025 Brilliant from Siraj and prasidh . What a win for us ???? . Great Test match . @mdsirajofficial @prasidh43 @BCCI Congratulations to every member of the team @ShubmanGill Tum sab ne jeeta DIL . Love you guys — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 4, 2025 ???? believe in Mohammed Siraj! — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 4, 2025 Cricket. Is. A. Ridiculous. Sport. #ENGvIND — Alexandra Hartley (@AlexHartley93) August 4, 2025 Test cricket ?? — Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) August 4, 2025 Siraj's lion-hearted effort that helped India turn things around from a seemingly hopeless place on Day 4 and fittingly, it was the 31-year-old fast bowler who took the final wicket at the Oval and sealed a memorable win for the visitors. With England six runs away from victory, Siraj torpedoed in a low full toss first ball of the 89th over and uprooted Gus Atkinson's off stump to send the Indian fans at the ground and his teammates into a tizzy. Siraj had started the proceedings on Day 5 by dismissing Jamie Overton, who had made the match look rather academical after hitting two boundaries early on. Prasidh would strike soon after when he rattled Josh Tongue stumps with the visitors needing just 1 wicket to win. This forced Chris Woakes to walk in with his hand in a sling and tucked away in his sweater. Atkinson did fairly well after that to farm strike and protect Woakes. However, it wasn't to last too long and England, incredibly, lost a Test match despite needing just over 70 runs to win with as many as seven wickets in hand at one point on Day 4.
News18
04-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Iron Body With Heart Of A Lion': Ex-India Players Slaute Siraj's Magical Spell
Last Updated: Irfan Pathan praised Mohammed Siraj as "an iron body with the heart of a lion" after Siraj's key role in India's six-run win against England, leveling the series 2-2. Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan described Mohammed Siraj as a person with 'an iron body with the heart of a lion" after the pacer delivered one of the best spells of his Test career, leading India to a dramatic six-run victory against England in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval on Monday. With this thrilling victory, the Shubman Gill-led side levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. On the final day of the series finale, India needed four wickets to win while defending just 35 runs. Siraj and Prasidh Krishna's opening spell of the day shifted the momentum in favour of the tourists. Siraj took the key wicket of Jamie Smith and then dismissed Jamie Overton in the same over, putting England on the back foot. Krishna supported with a pinpoint yorker that shattered Josh Tongue's stumps, bringing India closer to a famous win. Despite suffering from a shoulder injury, Chris Woakes bravely came out to bat, keeping England's hopes alive. Gus Atkinson briefly reignited the chase with a defiant six, reducing the equation to just 11 runs. However, Siraj had the final say, dismantling Atkinson's off stump to secure a nail-biting win in dramatic fashion. Irfan's elder brother and former India allrounder Yusuf Pathan also expressed his excitement over India's win in London, praising Siraj and Krishna for taking nine wickets between them in the final innings. 'One of the finest Test matches in recent times! This is what real Test cricket looks like. Brilliant spells by P. Krishna and Siraj. Well done, India! #INDvENG #TestCricket," Yusuf wrote in a post on X. Legendary India spinner Harbhajan Singh also lauded the pace duo of Siraj and Prasidh for their efforts in the match and congratulated the team on a memorable tour. 'Brilliant from Siraj and Prasidh. What a win for us. Great Test match. Congratulations to every member of the team, @ShubmanGill. Tum sab ne jeeta DIL. Love you guys," he wrote on X. Former England captain Michael Vaughan called the series 'incredible" and praised the grit and courage shown by both teams. 'Wow .. I haven't witnessed anything quite like that .. an incredible series .. #ENGvIND," he wrote on social media. Siraj, who took a five-for in the final Test, was named Player of the Match for taking 23 wickets, the highest in the series. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
03-08-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Indian pacers lauded for late fightback at The Oval from hopeless position on Day 4: 'Absolutely magnificent'
England were cruising towards victory on Day 4 at The Oval thanks to Harry Brook and Joe Root's centuries and their 195-run fourth-wicket stand when a late fightback by the Indian pacers followed by rain pushed the fifth Test to the final day. read more Pacer Prasidh Krishna struck twice after tea on Day 4 of the fifth Test at The Oval, dismissing Jacob Bethell and a well-set Joe Root. Reuters The ongoing Test series between India and England witnessed yet another match enter the final day with the fifth Test at The Oval hanging on a knife edge. England appeared set to cruise to victory on the penultimate day of the series finale thanks to centuries by Harry Brook and Joe Root when a late fightback by the bowlers rekindled the Shubman Gill-led Indian team's hopes of pulling off a series-leveling victory. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD England were staring a series-clinching victory at 301/3 shortly before tea, thanks to a mammoth 195-run fourth-wicket partnership between Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) when the former was dismissed by Akash Deep, holing out to Mohammed Siraj at mid off. Indian pacers fight back late in the day to keep series hopes alive However, it was when Jacob Bethell (5) and a well-set Root departed in quick succession after tea, both getting dismissed by Prasidh Krishna, that the Indians starting believing again, and their supporters rediscovered their voices. Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith was batting on 2 after facing 17 deliveries with Jamie Overton yet to open his account after facing eight deliveries when bad light forced brought the session to a halt. That was followed by a downpour in London that forced the ground staff to bring the covers out in a flash, with the umpires eventually signalling stumps earlier than expected. Both former cricketers as well as fans heaped praise on the Indian attack for not giving up in a hopeless situation and fighting on. Here are select reactions: Come on, Prasidh. Win us this test tomorrow. You can do it. Wickers baratte. Stick to your strength #ENGvIND — Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) August 3, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Whatever happens here it's just another example of Test Cricket being absolutely magnificent. We must do everything we possibly can to preserve it and keep it as the pinnacle of the sport.#ENGvIND — Adam Canning (@ACanning10) August 3, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Whatever happens from here Mohammed Siraj is one brilliant and highly watchable Test cricketer. Skilful, feisty, competitive and yet can disarm us all with his infectious smile. Chapeau. #ENGvIND — Mark Pougatch (@markpougatch) August 3, 2025 Five matches, five weeks, 24 days of fierce competition. There is nothing quite like Test cricket.#BBCCricket #ENGvIND — Henry Moeran (@henrymoeranBBC) August 3, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Root gone & India need 3 wickets but Eng need just 36 runs ..😬😬#INDvsENG #INDvENG — Gagori (@gagori_uin) August 3, 2025
NDTV
03-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Ex-India Coach Blasted For 'Fat Shaming' Oval Curator During 5th England Test
Former India player and ex-coach of the national cricket team, Sanjay Bangar, has sparked controversy with his comment on-air during the India vs England fifth Test at The Oval, London. The remark from Bangar came on Day 3 of the match. During commentary, the former India all-rounder fat shamed Oval curator while discussing how the appearance of the pitch changed on the third day of the game. The pitch looked extremely green for the first two days due to the grass on it and that saw the fast bowlers having a lot of fun. A total of 21 wickets fell in the first two days. However, on the third day, the pitch got a bit brownish as a lot of grass disappeared from the surface. While giving the reason behind it, Bangar stated that it was due to the heavy roller that was being used. This is when he made the controversial remark. "That indeed is a very heavy roller, I must say. Not necessarily for the weight of the roller, but also the weight of the groundsman sitting on it," Bangar said on Star Sports, as quoted by Times Now. The ex-India player was blasted on social media for his remark. Check out some of the reactions here - Doesn't make a difference if u are a manjrekar or A bangar.. Sanjay s on jio hotstar are terrible... #ENGvIND #ENGvsIND #INDvsENG — Ankit Shah (@ankitshah1091) August 2, 2025 Dear Sanjay Bangar, Please refrain from bashing the groundsman, Lee Fortis. Commenting on someone's weight, especially in a public broadcast, is uncalled for. As a commentator, it's imp to maintain respect and dignity in your remarks. Let's keep the focus on the game. #INDvENG — Ashok Vihari (@Gubbinsolo) August 2, 2025 Bangar on Day 3 also lavished praise on pacer Akash Deep's fluent batting effort in India's second innings that provided a vital boost to the visiting side in the fifth Test. Akash, who batted at number 4 as a nightwatchman played a memorable knock of 66 runs, laced with 12 fours and was involved in a 107-run third-wicket partnership with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo not only rescued India's innings but also set the platform for the batters to come. "Akash Deep took his chances early on against Bethell in the very first over, but after that, he was very, very thoughtful. He played like a proper batsman; he is capable of batting, and he was the one who saved India from a follow-on in the Brisbane Test match. He showed a lot of heart and wasn't afraid of the short ball. "He took his chances when the field was up, defended when the field was back, and ran really well between the wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal's contribution was also immense in that partnership, as he made sure Akash Deep stayed in the zone and helped him stitch that partnership together," Bangar said on JioHotstar.
NDTV
03-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Sanjay Bangar Blasted For 'Fat Shaming' Oval Curator During India-England 5th Test
Former India player and ex-coach of the national cricket team, Sanjay Bangar, has sparked controversy with his comment on-air during the India vs England fifth Test at The Oval, London. The remark from Bangar came on Day 3 of the match. During commentary, the former India all-rounder fat shamed Oval curator while discussing how the appearance of the pitch changed on the third day of the game. The pitch looked extremely green for the first two days due to the grass on it and that saw the fast bowlers having a lot of fun. A total of 21 wickets fell in the first two days. However, on the third day, the pitch got a bit brownish as a lot of grass disappeared from the surface. While giving the reason behind it, Bangar stated that it was due to the heavy roller that was being used. This is when he made the controversial remark. "That indeed is a very heavy roller, I must say. Not necessarily for the weight of the roller, but also the weight of the groundsman sitting on it," Bangar said on Star Sports, as quoted by Times Now. The ex-India player was blasted on social media for his remark. Check out some of the reactions here - Doesn't make a difference if u are a manjrekar or A bangar.. Sanjay s on jio hotstar are terrible... #ENGvIND #ENGvsIND #INDvsENG — Ankit Shah (@ankitshah1091) August 2, 2025 Dear Sanjay Bangar, Please refrain from bashing the groundsman, Lee Fortis. Commenting on someone's weight, especially in a public broadcast, is uncalled for. As a commentator, it's imp to maintain respect and dignity in your remarks. Let's keep the focus on the game. #INDvENG — Ashok Vihari (@Gubbinsolo) August 2, 2025 Bangar on Day 3 also lavished praise on pacer Akash Deep's fluent batting effort in India's second innings that provided a vital boost to the visiting side in the fifth Test. Akash, who batted at number 4 as a nightwatchman played a memorable knock of 66 runs, laced with 12 fours and was involved in a 107-run third-wicket partnership with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo not only rescued India's innings but also set the platform for the batters to come. "Akash Deep took his chances early on against Bethell in the very first over, but after that, he was very, very thoughtful. He played like a proper batsman; he is capable of batting, and he was the one who saved India from a follow-on in the Brisbane Test match. He showed a lot of heart and wasn't afraid of the short ball. "He took his chances when the field was up, defended when the field was back, and ran really well between the wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal's contribution was also immense in that partnership, as he made sure Akash Deep stayed in the zone and helped him stitch that partnership together," Bangar said on JioHotstar.
