India’s Epic Test Win Stuns Cricket Legends

India’s cricket team pulled off a breathtaking six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, leveling the five-match series 2-2 and retaining the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The dramatic win, sealed by Mohammed Siraj’s fiery 5/104, including three crucial wickets on the final day, sparked widespread praise from cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Chasing a record 374, England were cruising at 339/6 before rain and bad light halted play on Day 4. On the final morning, Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (4/126) dismantled England’s tail, bowling them out for 367. Tendulkar called it “absolute goosebumps,” rating India’s performance a “10/10” on X, while Kohli, recently retired from Tests, hailed Siraj’s “resilience and determination” for delivering a “phenomenal victory.”

Sourav Ganguly lauded the young team’s consistency, singling out Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Rishabh Pant, who, despite missing the Test due to a broken foot, praised the team’s hunger on Instagram. Sanjay Manjrekar noted the win—achieved without stalwarts like Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah—proved no individual is indispensable.

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Anil Kumble, Suryakumar Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, and Harbhajan Singh also celebrated the team’s grit, with Singh calling Siraj and Krishna’s efforts “brilliant.” Former England captain Michael Vaughan dubbed the series “incredible,” reflecting its thrilling ebb and flow.

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