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5 days ago
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- Mint
'Supermen from India': Sachin Tendulkar lauds Team Indias victory at The Oval
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed Team India's exceptional performance in The Oval Test against England and labelled the Shubman Gill-led squad as "Supermen" from India. In an absolute humdinger of a contest, inspirational spells from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna helped India draw the five-match series against England, denying the hosts a series win, beating them by six runs while defending 374 runs, in an absolute thriller at The Oval on Monday. With this win, the Shubman Gill-led Team India has started the new era with immense promise, drawing the series 2-2. Taking to X, Tendulkar wrote, "Test cricket... absolute goosebumps. Series 2-2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win." Siraj's inspirational spell during the fifth and final Test was perhaps the biggest reason why Team India left the England shores with their heads held high and the series scoreline. He took a total of 23 wickets in the series at an average of 32.43, with best figures of 6/70. In the final Test, he took a total of nine wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the second innings. While defending 374, India was in trouble with England at 301/3 at one point, but along with Prasidh Krishna, Siraj bowled relentlessly, pulling back the match ball by ball, wicket by wicket. India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav hailed his team's victory, where he said, "What a solid show, boys! Love watching this team fight and finish strong till the very end." Former India skipper Ajinkya Rahane also shared his thoughts on Team India's memorable victory at The Oval. "Test cricket doesn't get better than this. Tense finish, pressure moments, and character on display. Well done @BCCI," Rahane said. Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara called India's win over England at The Oval "historic". 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!" Pujara wrote on X. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly took to his social media handle and shared his views on the victory. "What a test match .. India will leave Lords very disappointed .. they played so well all 3 test matches. But down 2-1 ..it was a test match to be won.. Jadeja fought hard and showed 193 was not a big total .. @bcci @Teamindiacrick," Ganguly said. Former India spinner Anil Kumble congratulated the Indian team for winning The Oval Test. "Well played India!! What a series... #INDvsEND Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by @mdsirajofficial and @prasidh43 to hold their nerves. Congratulations @ShubmanGill and the team for a great series!" Kumble wrote. Former South Africa seamer Dale Steyn shared after India's victory, where he said, "WE LOVE TEST CRICKET." Former England seamer Steven Finn congratulated both teams for playing such a brilliant series. "Oh my word. What a finish to an incredible test series. Well done to both teams. That was insane," Finn said. Coming to the match, after England opted to bowl first, they reduced India to 153/6. A 58-run partnership between Karun Nair (57 in 109 balls, with eight fours) and Washington Sundar (26 in 55 balls, with three fours) was the most meaningful part of the inning as India was bundled out for 224 runs. Apart from Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul, Josh Tongue (3/57) was also good. In the second innings, four-fers from Siraj (4/86) and Prasidh Krishna (4/62) reduced England to 247, despite a 92-run opening stand between Zak Crawley (64 in 57 balls, with 14 fours) and Ben Duckett (43 in 38 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and a fifty by Harry Brook (53 in 64 balls, with five fours and a six). They led by 23 runs. In India's second innings, key contributions came from Yashasvi Jaiswal (118 in 164 balls, with 14 fours and two sixes), Akash Deep (66 in 94 balls, with 12 fours), Ravindra Jadeja (53 in 77 balls, with five fours) and Washington Sundar (53 in 46 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes). Sundar stitched a very crucial 10th wicket stand with Krishna, with the latter scoring nothing out of it and Sundar doing all the hitting. They all took India to 396 runs, giving them a 373-run lead and setting a target of 374 runs for England to win the series. India started well, reducing England to 106/3. However, fine centuries from Harry Brook (111 in 98 balls, with 14 fours and two sixes) and Joe Root (105 in 152 balls, with 12 fours) troubled India with a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket. At one point, England was 317/4 on day four. However, a late surge by Siraj (5/104) and Krishna (4/126) shifted the pressure to England, and they were left six runs short, bundled out for 367 runs. The series is drawn 2-2, reflecting the true nature of how well-fought the series was. The Shubman Gill era has started with immense promise and fight, giving signs of a bright future. (ANI)
Business Standard
5 days ago
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- Business Standard
Supermen from India! Tendulkar, Rahane hail thrilling win in the 5th Test
India's dramatic six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval sparked a wave of praise across the cricketing world. The thrilling win helped India level the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 and showcased the team's depth, character, and determination. Mohammed Siraj shines under pressure The standout performer of the match was fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who delivered a fiery spell of 5/104 under immense pressure. He ended the series as the highest wicket-taker across both sides, claiming 23 scalps and earning the Player of the Match award. Chasing a challenging 374-run target, England looked in control at 339/6 at the close of Day 4. But on the final morning, India, led by Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, snatched victory by bundling England out for 367. ALSO READ: How Cristiano Ronaldo fueled Mohd Siraj's fire ahead of Oval Test win? Cricket Icons React Test cricket… absolute goosebumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win. ???????????????? Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2025Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised the team's effort on X (formerly Twitter), writing: 'Test cricket… absolute goosebumps. Series 22, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win.'Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him ❤️@mdsirajofficial @prasidh43— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 4, 2025Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year, commended the team's resilience, especially highlighting Siraj and Krishna's performances. 'Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team,' he posted. Siraj later thanked Kohli publicly for always believing in him. Support from Former Captains and CricketersFantastic 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 Former captain Sourav Ganguly applauded India's young squad and key players like Jadeja, Pant, and Washington Sundar for their consistency, calling it an 'exceptional series.' ALSO READ: MS Dhoni's business empire: Brands, startups, and major investments Injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who missed the final Test due to a foot injury, hailed the team's fighting spirit: 'This team is hungry, united and here to take Indian cricket forward.' Cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar noted how India managed success without some of its biggest names. 'No Rohit, Virat, Shami or Bumrah in the two wins. A big lesson: no individual is indispensable,' he wrote. More Reactions from the Cricketing CommunityWell played India!! What a series… #INDvsEND Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by @mdsirajofficial and @prasidh43 to hold their nerves. Congratulations @ShubmanGill and the team for a great series! ????????????— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 4, 2025 Anil Kumble called it a 'stunning performance,' particularly applauding Siraj and Prasidh for holding their nerve on the final day. Suryakumar Yadav celebrated the team's resilience: 'Love watching this team fight and finish strong till the very end.' 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 Ajinkya Rahane described the Test as a perfect example of pressure cricket and character: 'Test cricket doesn't get better than this.' Irfan Pathan called Siraj 'an iron body with a lion's heart.' Harbhajan Singh praised both pacers, saying: 'Tum sab ne jeeta DIL. Love you guys.' Even former England captain Michael Vaughan weighed in, describing the series as one of the most incredible he had witnessed.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Supermen from India! What a win: Tendulkar leads praise after stunning victory
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the way as the Indian cricket fraternity on Monday (August 4, 2025) lavished praise on the Shubman Gill-led team after the stunning win in the fifth Test against England, which helped them square the five-match series. Pacer Mohammed Siraj (5/104) was the standout performer, delivering one of his finest performances under pressure. He finished the series with 23 wickets — the highest across both teams. Set a record target of 374, England were well-placed at 339 for six at stumps on the penultimate day, before bad light and rain halted play. However, India picked up the remaining four wickets quickly on the final morning to bowl England out for 367. Tendulkar lauded the team's performance, rating them a perfect 10. "Test cricket... absolute goosebumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win," Tendulkar tweeted. Test cricket… absolute goosebumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win. 💙🇮🇳🏏 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2025 Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly praised the team's consistency and key performers. "Exceptional series from jadeja, Washington, pant ..so much consistency from this young team. @bcci." Exceptional series from jadeja,Washington,pant ..so much consistency from this young team .@bcci — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) August 4, 2025 Former batter Wasim Jaffer wrote on 'X': "Series drawn but India take the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on boundary count @MichaelVaughan #ENGvIND." Said before the series he wants to be the best batter in the series. And walked the talk with 750+ runs. Phenomenal effort from @ShubmanGill, his century after coming in at 0/2 at Manchester was one of the best captain's knocks 👏🏻 Well played and well led 👏🏻 # — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 4, 2025 Lauding the team's effort, former India captain and spin great Anil Kumble wrote: "Well played India!! What a series… #INDvsENG. Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by @mdsirajofficial and @prasidh43 to hold their nerves. Congratulations @ShubmanGill and the team for a great series!" Well played India!! What a series… #INDvsEND Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by @mdsirajofficial and @prasidh43 to hold their nerves. Congratulations @ShubmanGill and the team for a great series! 🙌👏👏 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 4, 2025 India batter Suryakumar Yadav also hailed the team for the incredible win. "What a solid show, boys! Love watching this team fight and finish strong till the very end #TeamIndia." Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane added: "Test cricket doesn't get better than this. Tense finish, pressure moments, and character on display. Well done @BCCI." Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Siraj's grit, tweeting: "Iron body with heart of a Lion. Mohammed Siraj." Echoing the sentiment, former spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote: "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." 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 Former England skipper Michael Vaughan also chimed in, saying: "Wow .. I haven't witnessed anything quite like that .. an incredible series .. #ENGvIND." Besides, Prasidh Krishna (4/126) was also instrumental in scripting the thrilling win, striking at crucial moments to turn the tide in India's favour.
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First Post
5 days ago
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- First Post
'SUPERMEN of INDIA': From Tendulkar to Ganguly, legends laud Shubman Gill and Co's epic win at The Oval
Team India secured an epic 6-run victory at The Oval on Monday, triggering a wave of reactions from the biggest stalwarts of Indian cricket. read more Team India pulled off a 6-run heist at The Oval to end the series on level terms at 2-2. Bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep pulled things back for India on Day 4, when England were storming towards the target, and then Siraj and Krishna finished the job on Day 5 by restricting the hosts to 367. The particular Test was a roller-coaster of a ride as it evoked varied emotions over five days, and kept fans glued right untill the end. It was anybody's game till the final moment, but Siraj's magical delivery that rattled the stumps of Atkinson clinched the victory for India and brought joy to the faces of millions of fans of Indian cricket. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Stalwarts congratulate Team India The cricket community of India also enjoyed the win, and following the culmination of the match, various stalwarts expressed their emotions through social media. From Sachin Tendulkar to Sourav Ganguly, various members of the Indian cricket fraternity came forward to state their sentiments on India's epic win at The Oval. What a solid show, boys! Love watching this team fight and finish strong till the very end 🇮🇳💪 #TeamIndia — Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) August 4, 2025 Well played India!! What a series… #INDvsEND Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by @mdsirajofficial and @prasidh43 to hold their nerves. Congratulations @ShubmanGill and the team for a great series! 🙌👏👏 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 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 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 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 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 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Test cricket… absolute goosebumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win. 💙🇮🇳🏏 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2025 Outstanding win in Birmingham. While this should be remembered as the Shubman Gill Test match for his incredible 430 runs, but the efforts from Siraj in the first innings and Akash Deep in both innings on a surface which didn't have much for the bowlers was an outstanding effort.… — Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 6, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Team India drops the mic at The Oval After winning the toss, England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope invited India to bat first. England bowlers, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, and Jamie Overton, dominated the proceedings, and bundled out India at a modest total of 224 in the first innings. In response, England got the best possible start as openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put on almost a century run stand. Despite the exploits by the front two, England were bundled out at 247 in the first innings. India had a much better opting in the second innings. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a stellar century to put India in the driver's seat. Nightwatchman Akash Deep, rendered Jaiswal the ideal support from the other end and played a key innings of 66 runs. Following that, the ever-consistent Ravindra Jadeja proved to be impactful once again. He scored a half-century in his final stint with the bat this series. Washington Sundar gave India the finishing blitz. He added crucial 53 runs at a brisk pace. All these performances resulted in setting up a target of 374 in front of England. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Chasing 374, England's openers once again provided a fine start. This time, Crawley and Duckett stitched a 50-run stand for the first wicket. The match was set to conclude on Day 4, where Joe Root and Harry Brook stood out for the side and and dominated India for almost two sessions straight. They added 195 runs for the fourth wicket, which almost ensured England's victory. Needless to state that both batters completed their respective centuries. However, a twist of fate occurred in the final phase of the Day 4. Just when England looked unstoppable, Akash Deep got the wicket of Harry Brook and brought India back. The Indian bowlers then gained further momentum by removing Jacob Bethell and Joe Root in quick succession. India had England on the ropes in the final hour of the day, but rain gods rescued England and pushed the Test to the fifth and final day. On Day 5, Siraj and Prasidh enforced panic in the England camp by swiftly dismissing the Jamies and eventually won the match by snaring the remaining two scalps. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
WATCH: Rohit Sharma makes an appearance at Oval for IND vs ENG 5th Test
As India look to build a decent lead against England in the ongoing 5th and final Test at the Oval on Saturday, former captain Rohit Sharma made an appearance to watch the team play. In May, Rohit had announced his retirement from Test cricket. 'Hello everyone I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years,' Rohit said with a photo of the Team India Test cap on his Instagram Story. The announcement came after a wretched tour of Australia earlier this year resulted in a second defeat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the last 11 Test innings, Rohit Sharma had an average of 6.63, having managed to score only 73 runs. Rohit's longest outing was his hit in the second innings at MCG in a 340-run chase, facing 40 deliveries for nine runs. #WATCH | United Kingdom | Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma arrives at The Oval in London for #INDvsEND Fifth Test Day 3 match. — ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025 Later in May, Shubman was named the new Test captain for the Indian cricket team and succeeded Rohit, officially beginning a new red ball era of Indian cricket sans Rohit and Virat Kohli, who also retired from Tests. Gill has since then notched up yet another records after records when he became the player with the most runs for an Indian captain in a single Test series in the 5th and final match vs England at the Oval on Thursday. He also has 4 centuries in the ongoing series vs England becoming only the 3rd captain after Sir Donald Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar to achieve 4 tons in a series. On Saturday, Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep hit half-centuries as India fought back to score 189 for 3 in the second innings at lunch on day three of the fifth and final Test. Akash Deep hit 66 off 94 balls — his maiden Test half-ton — as the duo shared a 107-run partnership for the third wicket to give the visitors an overall lead of 166 runs against Ollie Pope's England. Akash Deep was dismissed before lunch with pacer Jamie Overton taking his wicket.
