The England-India Test cricket series, contested over 25 days and five matches for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, concluded with a 2-2 draw, marking a memorable and fiercely competitive contest. India secured a thrilling six-run victory in the fifth Test at The Oval, led by a standout performance from pacer Mohammed Siraj, who was widely praised by players and commentators, including England captain Ben Stokes and cricket legend Dale Steyn. Siraj's impact was instrumental in India leveling the series away from home despite the absence of senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah. India captain Shubman Gill emerged as the leading run-scorer with 754 runs and was named India's player of the series, receiving accolades for his leadership and batting prowess reminiscent of Kohli's grit. The series was noted for its high-quality cricket, resilience, and sportsmanship, with mutual respect expressed between the teams. Former Indian captain Virat Kohli and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded India's spirited performance and the emergence of new leaders like Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir. The series is expected to be remembered as one of the great Test cricket contests, highlighting the depth and future promise of Indian cricket.
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Oval Invincibles were in it till the last ball, but Manchester Originals walk away with the W ✅ Fifties for both Beth Mooney and Meg Lanning - the winning one belonged to the MO captain 👏 Scorecard: https://t.co/o9HbJqwVBO https://t.co/USjCWHQcUU