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The memory of Rishabh Pant hobbling down the steps in Manchester with a broken foot will forever remain an enduring memory of the series. Much like Chris Woakes walking down the steps at the Oval with one hand in a plaster and under the sweater.

People will come and go but team’s culture should always be about improvement: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir conveyed his thoughts in a short dressing room speech after India secured a memorable 2-2 draw against England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday, fighting tooth and nail over the course of five Tests.

After muted celebrations, Shubman Gill and Co. head home in batches

A chunk of the India squad members, including Mohammed Siraj, boarded an Emirates flight less than 24 hours after a dramatic finish to the fifth and final Test of a long and gruelling series.

'Ammi, mere liye dua karna': Mohammed Siraj's mother shares conversation with son before England tour

Mohammed Siraj had shared a touching moment that exposed a heavy emotional burden as he got ready for the five-Test series before leaving for England.

‘Remember your dad and fight’: Ravindra Jadeja's riveting chat with Mohammed Siraj during tense moments at Lord's

Mohammed Siraj even produced a fight with the bat when it was necessary.

Young Indian brigade's summer explosion in England narrows the path of seniors Kohli, Rohit

Mohammed Siraj bowled close to 200 overs, dragging his knackered body through five Tests, Washington Sundar never took a backward step, Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed when it mattered the most, Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna were all heart and Sai Sudharsan gave fleeting glimpses of his long-term utility.

Gambhir-Agarkar Effect: BCCI unlikely to allow stars to pick and choose games going forward

The creditable 2-2 series draw in England will certainly empower Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar to crack the whip and usher in a uniform team culture where certain individuals who would not be treated more than equals as it happened in recent years.

Mostly composed Gautam Gambhir breaks character, leaves internet stunned with rare emotional moment at Oval - WATCH

Gautam Gambhir seen crying in one part of the video, and his expression perfectly captured the significance of the win for him.

Shubman Gill or Mohammed Siraj? Brendon McCullum almost made surprise switch in Player of the Series pick

In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj was instrumental throughout the series and finished with statistics of 5 for 69 in the fourth innings.

'Do you think the jawans complain?': Sunil Gavaskar hopes 'workload goes out of Indian cricket dictionary'

Sunil Gavaskar explained that he was not referring to Jasprit Bumrah, who missed two games during the England trip, when he made his comments about workload management.

Was backing England to score the runs, but Siraj got quite a bit of movement: Alex Carey

With just 35 runs needed and four wickets in hand, England looked in prime position to clinch the game and seal the series 3-1. But pacer Mohammed Siraj turned the match on its head by taking three wickets to guide India to a memorable six-wicket win and draw the series 2-2.

Thank you bhaiya for "Believe"ing in me: Mohammed Siraj responds to Virat Kohli's message after Oval heroics

Mohammed Siraj quickly expressed gratitude to Virat Kohli for "believing" in his skills.

'I only believe in S...': Google pays special tribute to Mohammed Siraj over pacer's 'Believe' remark

Mohammed Siraj's efforts were herculean as he took part in all of the five Tests and bowled over 180 overs in the series. And it's safe to say his work didn't go in vain.

Test of skill and nerves: List of closely-fought series -- From Gabba to Centurion to Mumbai

But it wasn't the first time that things went right down to the wire in the game's oldest format and left fans asking for more even after a lengthy series that lasted well over a month.

Missed Jassi bhai, had he been there it would have been special: Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj grabbed a five-wicket haul in the second innings of the fifth Test at The Oval as India defeated England by six runs in a thriller to draw the series 2-2 on Monday.

The Kuldeep Yadav question hangs over Gautam Gambhir despite promising series result

We can only wonder what the scoreline would have been had Kuldeep Yadav played.

We’ll never surrender: Gautam Gambhir after India’s dramatic win at The Oval

The result marked a significant turnaround for India, which came into the England series after a string of poor performances in the traditional format under Gautam Gambhir’s charge.

England panicked; they just needed one partnership: Michael Vaughan

England eventually lost the match by six runs as India made a stunning comeback to draw the five-match series 2-2 on Monday.

India vs England: The miracle at Oval can’t stop questions being asked of Morne Morkel

Except Siraj, India does not have a single fast bowler who can stand up for five straight Test matches. Morne Morkel’s contribution as bowling coach needs to be under the scanner.

'Not a young team, but a gun team': Shubman Gill reveals Gautam Gambhir’s pep talk behind Oval triumph

India’s stunning performance capped off a memorable series, with the final day serving as a testament to belief, strategy, and nerves of steel.

No Ro-Ko, Rishabh Pant injured, Bumrah's workload: How Shubman Gill and Co. beat all the odds

Five major hurdles India overcame to secure the 2-2 draw in the series against England.

57 minutes of madness: Mohammed Siraj’s fire seals historic turnaround at the Oval

In a nerve-wracking 57-minute finale at The Oval, Mohammad Siraj’s fiery spell and India’s unwavering spirit turned near-defeat into a historic triumph, delivering a Test cricket spectacle for the ages.

'Trophy pe Tendulkar ka naam tha': LSG faces backlash for Trophy post with Shubman Gill

Following India’s heroic win at The Oval, which helped them level the five-match Test series 2-2 against England, LSG posted a photo of Gill with the trophy.

Mohammed Siraj makes Shashi Tharoor eat his words, Congress MP says 'I am sorry'

Day 5 promised to be a gripping one and Mohammed Siraj delivered a blockbuster.

Sachin Tendulkar leads chorus of praise as India clinch historic Test win at the Oval

The last day of the Oval Test match saw the Indian cricket team defend 37 runs. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were on fire.

'Ho gya warm up for Ashes?' Michael Vaughan and other England legends brutally trolled after India win at Oval

Social media has erupted with fans trolling Vaughan, calling his prediction “delusional” and accusing him of underestimating India—again.

Chris Woakes adds his name to list of warriors featuring Graeme Smith and Malcolm Marshall

When Chris Woakes came out of the dressing room, arm strapped in a sling, bat in his right hand, the crowd collectively rose to its feet.

India vs England: Tale of 25 days that beat T20s when it came to thrills

A riveting 25 days filled with climax and anti-climax against a worthy and never-say-die opponent and a momentous result from the point of view of a team going through a process of change, this will be remembered as the greatest drawn series abroad.

World Test Championship: How does the updated WTC 2025-27 table look after India-England series

India were able to level the five-match series 2-2 and begin the WTC 2025–27 campaign on a strong note under new captain Shubman Gill.

Ben Stokes admits England ‘bitterly disappointed’ after series draw with India

Like Stokes, Brendon McCullum, the England coach, complimented 'a hell of a series' and acknowledged that the camp was upset after having to accept a draw.

'Mohammed Siraj is a captain's dream': Shubman Gill heaps praise on India pacer after Oval heroics

Bowling with nerves of steel, Siraj delivered a searing yorker that crashed into Atkinson’s off-stump, ending the game in spectacular fashion.

'Main hi game change karunga': How Mohammed Siraj trusted himself to get the job done for India at Oval

Mohammed Siraj efforts helped him finish as the leading wicket-taker from the series, as he registered 23 scalps that featured two five-wicket hauls.

IND vs ENG 5th Test: India seal narrowest-ever Test win with Oval classic

The star of the game was fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who played a decisive role on the final day by taking three of the four remaining wickets.

India beat England by 6 runs in most dramatic finish, Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ends in 2-2 draw

Interestingly, both of India's win came when Jasprit Bumrah, team's premier pacer, was not part of the XI.

WATCH: Chris Woakes comes out to bat with fractured shoulder at Oval, crowd laud remarkable display of grit

Chris Woakes arrived to the crease at the Oval with his arm in a sling.

The fix list Chennai Super Kings cannot avoid at IPL mini auction

The road ahead lies in identifying the weak spots and fixing them with intent, something which MS Dhoni echoed while speaking at an event in Chennai last week.

IND vs ENG Highlights, 5th Test Day 5: India win by 6 runs at the Oval, level series 2-2

IND vs ENG Highlights, 5th Test Day 5: India beat England by 6 runs at the Oval to level series 2-2.

'Ek ghanta zor lagayenge...': Shubman Gill's rallying cry fuels India's stunning comeback at the Oval

The double strike after tea completely changed the course of the match, placing India squarely back in the contest and instantly putting pressure back on England.

Mohammed Siraj puts India's interest ahead of workload, bowling coach Morkel hails pacer's 'I want to win' attitude

It should be noted that apart from playing all the five matches in England, Mohammed Siraj participated in every game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

Another injury setback for Jasprit Bumrah? Report reveals real reason behind pacer’s early exit from England tour

Although Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the Test was thought to be due to workload management, a report has provided a completely different perspective on the matter.

'You tell me, where were we wrong?': WCL owner breaks silence on India vs Pakistan WCL match controversy

During a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Harshit Tomar provided clarity on the whole India vs Pakistan WCL match issue.

'Virat, the nation needs you': Shashi Tharoor appeals Kohli to come out of Test retirement

Shashi Tharoor in his post mentioned how he missed the energy of Virat Kohli during the course of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Asia Cup: India-Pakistan matches in Dubai, Suryakumar Yadav and Co. to play one game in Abu Dhabi

India and Pakistan will square off on September 14 in Dubai and one more time, potentially on September 21, at the same venue. The final on September 29 will also be held in Dubai.

'AB de Villiers still better than half internationals in IPL': Dale Steyn after 41-year-old's century in WCL final

Despite retiring four years ago, de Villiers still ranks as the eighth-highest run-scorer in IPL history.

Suresh Raina ends silence on India-Pakistan WCL controversy: 'We chose our nation above everything else'

India Champions refused to engage in any cricket match with Pakistan at the WCL, citing public sentiments and the tainted relation between the two countries.

Shubman Gill-Sunil Gavaskar share wholesome moment at Oval, India legend hands over special present - Watch

Shubman Gill amassed 754 runs from 10 innings, which is 21 short of Sunil Gavaskar’s record of most runs by an Indian in a Test series.

WCL owner stuns presenter with 'I am going to propose you' remark on live TV - WATCH

Harshit Tomar even shared a picture with Karishma on his official Instagram handle, captioned with a heart and folded hands emoji.

KL Rahul spent every minute post last IPL match preparing for England series: Abhishek Nayar

KL Rahul finished as India's second-highest run-scorer in the five-Test series with two tons and two fifties, giving him 532 runs at 53.20 while forging a robust opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals Rohit Sharma’s message that inspired century at the Oval

At just 23, Yashasvi Jaiswal has already drawn from the experience of India’s most accomplished players.

IND vs ENG Highlights, 5th Test Day 4: Rain forces 5th day at Oval; England 339 for 6 at stumps

IND vs ENG Highlights, 5th Test Day 4:Root (105) and Brook (111) milked 195 runs for the fourth wicket to give impetus to England’s chase of 374 before stumps.