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Here’s what England’s captain had to say: It has been a very tough series. India have played some exceptional cricket. Everyone watching would have been thrilled as well. India batted really well to get into that position in the final session. I mean Alastair has been such an exceptional player for a long time. He has been a huge part of our dressing room. Jimmy has a lot left I am sure. To achieve what he has is unbelievable. He has been bowling as well as he ever has. Hopefully, he can continue for many more years. We are growing all the time. Some young guys have stood up and performed. We have a lot of learning to do.
Here's what Indian skipper had to say:I think a lot of credit has to go to the two young guys. The kind of cricket we have played might not show on the scorecard. But both the teams know this series has been a competitive one. This has been a great advert for Test cricket. The basic idea was to go out there and play the cricket we are supposed to do. England are a professional side and we realized that as the game changed with in two-three overs. Pant showed a lot of grit and character. We have character in the team and we just need some experience. When you get into a zone when you are not thinking about the result, things go your way. I am delighted for both the guys and it speaks of India's future. We did not take our opportunities. England also don't go for draws and they played fearless cricket and so did we. That is why you won't see draws in these kind of Series'. We can take a lot of heart from this but apply ourselves better the next time around. There is a reason why we voted Sam to be the Man of the series. It takes character to come in and play like that. He put England forward in the 1st and 4th Test match. There should be exciting pitches all over the result. The fans will come and watch if both teams play for a win. Just one word for Cook. You have had a great career. All the best for all your future endeavors.
Here's what had to say: It is just nice to be involved in such a historic series. To win the series and send off Cookie, it is phenomenal. Playing with the likes of Broady, Jimmy and Stokes, It has been a good learning curve. I think consistency is the main thing. Don't look too far ahead. Hopefully, I can keep contributing. Missing out on the second game and then coming back to contribute was a great thing for me.
What an introduction to Test Cricket it has been for the young all-rounder.
AlastairCook is awarded with the Man of the Match award for his71 and 147 in the match. As the presenter rightfully declared, sometimes fairytale endings do come true.
It's time for the presentation ceremony now. All the talk revolving around will be awarded with the Man of the Series award? But first we have the Man of the Match award to be given out.
Shami denies the single on the first delivery as he clips it away to long leg. BOWLED! That’s wicket number 564 for Anderson as he overtakes McGrath on the all-time leading wicket takers list. He sends down a good length delivery which nips back into the right hander to hit the middle stump. There is a round of applause all around the Oval as the English players shake hands congratulating each other on a 4-1 series win.
England have three slips and a gully in place as Curran continues. Jadeja gets the 3rd delivery onto his pads and he flicks it over square leg for FOUR runs. CAUGHT! Curran sends the 4th ball just outside off and it moves away just the little bit to nick an outside edge before sailing into the gloves of Bairstow. Bumrah comes out to bat and England have four slips and a short leg in place but he plays out the last two deliveries. Can Anderson get that wicket he’s been waiting for in the next over?
