On Monday (August 04, 2025) on the last day of the Oval Test, India defeated England by 6 runs and made the series 2–2. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described this victory as ‘incredible’ and praised Team India’s perseverance, confidence and passion. However, Tharoor also admitted that he had raised doubts about India’s victory a day earlier. He also apologized for this. He wrote, ‘Forgive me that I had expressed some doubts about the victory of the team yesterday. Siraj never lost faith! ‘
Mohammad Siraj told the hero of victory
Tharoor wrote on social media platform X, ‘The words fell short … what’s victory! The courage showed by Team India was amazing. This team is really special. ‘Throor praised fast bowler Mohammad Siraj, who played a decisive role. He appreciated the mental strength of Siraj and wrote, ‘Siraj never lost faith! Well done our heroes! ‘
Siraj’s sharp bowling overturns the match
On the last day of the match, England needed only 34 runs to win, while India needed 4 wickets. In this pressure environment, Siraj took two consecutive wickets and made India a return. He sent Jamie Smith and Jamie overton to the pavilion. After this, the famous Krishna bowled Josh Tong and in the end Siraj uprooted India by uprooting Gas Atkinson’s stump. Siraj took a total of 9 wickets in the match and was chosen as ‘Player of the Match’.
Words Fail Me… .what a win! 🇮🇳🏏 absolutely exhilarated & ecstatic for #Teamindia On their series-chlinching Victory Against England! The GRIT, Determination, and Passion on Display was simply incredible. This team is special.
I am sorry that I expressed a spasm of doubt about…– Shashi Tharoor (@Shashitharoor) August 4, 2025
Seeing ‘Believe’ wallpaper, landed in the field
Mohammad Siraj told after the victory that he started the day with a special intentions. ‘Waking up in the morning, I saw the emoji wallpaper of’ Believe ‘on my phone and said to myself – to do something big for the country today,’ Siraj said smiling between happiness and fatigue.
Bowlers showed strength in the absence of Bumrah
The Indian team playing without fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah performed strongly. The famous Krishna with Siraj broke the batting of England’s lower order. Siraj took the last wicket from a brilliant yorker and dashed England’s expectations. With this victory, India equalized the 5-match Test series 2-2. This return of Team India is a proof of struggle, strategy and confidence.
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