Virat Kohli, Cricket Legends Celebrate India’s Thrilling Win in 5th Test Against England
New Delhi –
India’s remarkable comeback in the fifth Test against England has drawn widespread praise from cricket legends and fans alike. Former captain Virat Kohli and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar led the wave of congratulations after India pulled off a stunning victory to level the five-match series 2–2.
Pacer Mohammed Siraj emerged as the star of the match, claiming 5 wickets for 104 runs and ending the series as the leading wicket-taker with 23 scalps. Despite England needing only 35 more runs with four wickets in hand on the final day, India produced a spirited bowling display to dismiss them for 367 and seal a dramatic win.
Kohli, who retired from Test cricket before the series, lauded the team’s fight and hailed Siraj’s resilience:
“Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him.”
Siraj responded with gratitude, thanking Kohli for always believing in him.
Sachin Tendulkar called the win “goosebumps-worthy” and rated the team’s performance a 10/10, while Sourav Ganguly highlighted the consistency of young stars like Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Rishabh Pant.
Pant, who missed the final Test due to injury, emphasized the team’s hunger and unity:
“This team is hungry, united and here to take Indian cricket forward.”
Former players Sanjay Manjrekar, Anil Kumble, Wasim Jaffer, Irfan Pathan, Ajinkya Rahane, Harbhajan Singh, and Suryakumar Yadav all praised India’s spirited performance, with Manjrekar noting how the team succeeded despite the absence of big names like Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami.
England great Michael Vaughan also commended the series, calling it one of the most thrilling he’s witnessed.
Alongside Siraj, pacer Prasidh Krishna (4/126) played a crucial role, picking up key wickets and supporting Siraj to script a historic finish.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
