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Mohammed Siraj Achieves Career-Best Test Ranking After Oval Heroics, Climbs to New High
Siraj jumped 12 positions in the rankings after taking nine wickets in the match, including a vital five-wicket haul that proved decisive in India's nerve-wracking six-run win, tying up the series at 2-2.
Sachin Tendulkar Criticizes Ben Stokes Over 'Handshake Drama': 'It Was His Choice'
The electrifying scoreline was a perfect representation of the intense cricket played over 25 grueling days. Although the series provided high theatrics and peer-class performances, it was also marred by controversies, most spectacularly concerning the dramatic finish of the fourth Test in Manchester.
"Positive Doesn't Mean Reckless": Greg Chappell Criticizes Ben Stokes' England Approach
Writing in his ESPNcricinfo column, Chappell complimented India's young team on their boldness and criticized the mistakes of England, specifically that of upstart Harry Brook. While praising the talent of Brook, Chappell questioned his choice of shots at critical junctures.
McCullum Concedes India 'Deserved' Final Test Win, Acknowledges Superior Performance
"With the way India were behind on in this Test, Mohammed Siraj has the sheer heart of a lion to bowl at 90mph in his 30th over of his fifth Test match. It's an absolutely remarkable effort," McCullum said to ESPNCricinfo.
Watch| Gambhir’s Dressing Room Pep Talk After Series Draw: 'If We Keep Working Hard, We Can Dominate Test Cricket'
The result not only prevented what would have been a third consecutive Test series loss under Gambhir’s leadership but also served as a strong rebuttal to those doubting the capabilities of the newly-formed team led by Shubman Gill.
Watch| Dinesh Karthik Says Brendon McCullum 'Didn't Want Shubman Gill To Be Named Player Of the Series'
The dramatic scenes on the last day at The Oval, though, forced McCullum to reconsider his selection, shifting the limelight to Mohammed Siraj for his match-turning spell.
Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Set to 'Crack the Whip' on 'Pick and Choose' Culture: Report
Siraj's relentless bowling over five Tests not only highlighted the importance of dedication and physical fitness but also added meaning to the new Indian head coach's attempts at developing a team-first culture.
‘I Hope Workload Management Disappears from Indian Cricket Dictionary’, says Sunil Gavaskar on Siraj’s Heroics
Siraj played in all five Tests of the closely fought series, hauling 185.3 overs and picking up 23 wickets. His consistent performance was a contrast to India's top fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who played just three Tests before missing the decider at The Oval due to workload fears.
‘Asia Cup ho jaye bas…’ Quips Rashid Latif Amid Tournament Uncertainty
"It will be extremely difficult for Pakistan to compete against a solid Indian team on September 14. Asia Cup ho jaye bas," Latif said, indicating that given the unpredictability of Pakistan at the moment, he is just wishing the tournament goes by without any hassles.
5th Test: This Indian team believes in getting through the opposition with an opening, says Shubman Gill
India successfully defended a 374 target on the fifth day, dismissing England for 367 despite Joe Root and Harry Brook scoring centuries.
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