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Asia Cup 2025: India have won the tournament eight times and will be aiming for their ninth title.

WATCH: LSG star Digvesh Rathi sledges rookie, who shuts spinner with towering SIXES in Delhi Premier League

It was a forgettable outing for Digvesh Rathi, who leaked runs at an economy of 11 runs per over and failed to pick a single wicket. His final figures read 0/33 from 3 overs.

Facing Mohammed Siraj is always a challenge for batters: Moeen Ali

With 23 scalps to his name, Mohammed Siraj emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the just-concluded Test tour of England

India winning without Jasprit Bumrah is just coincidence, his quality is exceptional: Sachin Tendulkar

Jasprit Bumrah played three of the just-concluded five-Test series in which a relatively inexperienced India eked out a creditable 2-2 draw.

Mohammed Siraj attains career-best 15th position in ICC rankings following The Oval show

Mohammed Siraj jumped 12 spots following his nine wickets in the match, including a five-for, as India defeated the hosts by six runs in a thriller to draw the series 2-2.

Positive cricket doesn't mean reckless cricket: Greg Chappell criticises England's 'Bazball' philosophy

Greg Chappell, while lavishing praise on the young Indian team for being fearless, criticised the Englishmen.

Like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj's workload will need attention to keep him injury-free: RP Singh

Mohammed Siraj bowled 185.3 overs in the recently-concluded five-match Test series in England and finished as the highest wicket-taker.

Instances when India or Pakistan declined from taking part in Asia Cup

Political issues have long shaped the Asia Cup and now, in the 17th edition, fans remain divided over the India vs Pakistan clashes.

Probably Joe Root should be Man of the Series: Harry Brook

With the series ending 2-2, each team’s coach selected one player from the opposition for the Player of the Series award.

Think before you speak, Karma hits instantly: Ashwin on Stokes' comments on injury substitution

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had retired hurt on the first day of the drawn fourth Test at Manchester but returned to bat the next day despite scans confirming a fracture in his right foot.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup hopes uncertain as BCCI seeks clarity

The path to the World Cup in South Africa in two years, though, appears to be more difficult than anticipated.

Mohammed Siraj arrives in Hyderabad, adoring fans show up to welcome England series hero

Mohammed Siraj was the leading wicket-taker in the five-match series. He played all the five games and bowled a mammoth 185.3 overs.

'When Jadeja-Washington came to bat, Harry Brook wasn't bowling': Sachin Tendulkar passes his verdict on handshake row

Sachin Tendulkar was blunt in his criticism of Ben Stokes approach towards the duo, saying that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja weren't obliged to keep the England bowlers rested for the fifth Test.

Life of Lee Fortis: The Oval chief curator turns ‘hero from villain’ in five days

Days after his verbal spat with India head coach Gautam Gambhir turned him into a villain among Indian cricketers and fans, Lee Fortis raised a toast with a bunch of his dedicated ground staff to celebrate the thrilling finish to the The Oval Test.

Brendon McCullum admits India 'deserved' to win final Test, they played better cricket

However, pacer Mohammed Siraj produced a stunning spell, taking three wickets to bowl India to a memorable six-run win and level the series 2-2.

Shubman Gill will keep doing well for Indian cricket: Gautam Gambhir

Shubman Gill played a massive role in India's creditable 2-2 draw, scoring 754 runs with four hundreds in the five-match series.

Asia Cup: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan will be in contention despite WI Tests

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Test captain Shubman Gill have not featured in the last few T20 assignments owing to a packed calendar but their one-month rest period post the five-Test series against England is expected to make them available for the continental tournament.

'Jasprit Bumrah is wanted in every format, that should be Prasidh Krishna's benchmark'

With 14 wickets at the end of the series, Prasidh Krishna justified the faith of the selectors after being ridiculed, lambasted, and trolled for leaking runs at Headingley and Edgbaston Tests.

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar

While Shubman Gill (754 runs) missed breaking Sunil Gavaskar's record of most runs for any Indian in a bilateral Test series (774), he did go past the latter's record of most runs for an India captain in a series (732).

BCCI needs to set a guideline for Jasprit Bumrah — either full series or none

A player being allowed to pick and choose is disrespectful to his teammates, and this is a team sport.

'Indian team not dependent on Jasprit Bumrah anymore': Ex-England spinner makes bold claim

India's only two win in the five-match series came in matches that Jasprit Bumrah wasn't part of.

India vs England: The series will be remembered as a celebration of human spirit

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.