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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- 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.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- 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.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
ENG vs IND 3rd Test: Stokes reveals Archer's hilarious mixup of dates involving Ganguly's shirt swinging at Lord's
England captain Ben Stokes revealed that bowler Jofra Archer thought that Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-swinging on the Lord's balcony was just six years to the day of the final day of the third Test against India on Monday (July 14, 2025). England defeated India by 22 runs in a close contest, thanks to a dream spell by the returning Archer, but the England skipper shared that the bowler got the dates confused ahead of the day's play. Stokes attempted to remind Archer that it was exactly six years ago that England beat New Zealand in the nail-biting ODI World Cup final in which both players featured, but Archer thought he was referring to Ganguly's celebration at the same venue. 'I just said to him (Archer) this morning, 'You know what today is?' There was that highlight package from when India knocked off like 300 odd back in the day, when Ganguly (gestures the shirt waving)... he thought that was the World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. 'I was like, no. That World Cup that we won. He was, 'Oh, that one.' Absolute beauty, that boy.' Ganguly had taken off his shirt to celebrate India's win in the high-voltage NatWest Trophy final in 2002, and it remains one of the most dramatic moments in international cricket to this date. Stokes-Archer connection 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. Man of the match for 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. On heated exchanges Stokes was expectedly asked about the heated exchanges and sledging by players of both teams throughout 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 up... it just happened but it adds to the spectacle of England vs India doesn't it?," he said. (With inputs from PTI)
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First Post
15-07-2025
- Sport
- 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.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Lord's Test: How Ganguly's iconic shirt-waving act inspired Jofra Archer's heroic spell
England's fast bowler Jofra Archer delivered a match-winning performance in the Lord's Test against India, drawing inspiration from one of cricket's most unforgettable moments - Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-waving celebration at the 2002 NatWest Trophy connection might seem unlikely at first glance, but England captain Ben Stokes revealed how Archer drew on that historic image of Ganguly defiantly waving his shirt on the balcony of Lord's as motivation to spark England's victory over India in the third fiery spell included a peach of a delivery to dismiss the dangerous Rishabh Pant, followed by a crucial return catch to dismiss Washington Sundar. These breakthroughs proved decisive as India fell short by 22 runs despite their resilient fightback. "I just said to him this morning, 'You know what today is, don't you?'" Stokes said after England's energy-sapping victory. "'You know that highlight package of India knocking off 300-odd back in the day with Ganguly?' He thought that was the World Cup final. He thought that was six years today."Interestingly, England's win at Lord's coincided with the anniversary of their 2019 World Cup final victory — a match that ended in controversial circumstances. However, when Stokes reminded Archer about that landmark day six years ago, Archer instead recalled Ganguly's iconic moment from 17 years vs IND, 3rd Test: Match Report"I was like, no that World Cup that we won? He was like, 'Oh, that one.' He's an absolute beauty, that boy," said Stokes. "I just had the feeling today and that Rishabh Pant wicket was massive in a low run chase."Stokes admitted that the memory of England's 2019 World Cup win on this day influenced the team's selection and confidence. "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 going to 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," he special bond between Stokes and Archer was evident on the field during 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," Stokes said with a was rewarded with the player of the match award for leading England's fightback. Despite recently returning from injury, he bowled a heavy workload - 9.2 overs in the first innings and 10 overs in the second - maintaining relentless pressure on the Indian ahead, Stokes said he would be ready for the fourth Test starting in Manchester on 23 July. "Oh, yeah. 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."He reflected on the physical and mental demands of captaining and bowling in a tense fourth innings chase. "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 going to 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."- EndsYou May Also Like
