'We want pace on the ball, we want the ball to bounce and we want the ball to carry through so that when we're batting, we can be aggressive, we can attack, and we can put pressure back on the bowlers.'
'What do you want us to do?': KL's heated exchange with umpire Dharamsena during Oval Test
Siraj has now taken 202 wickets in 101 international matches at an average of 29.06 and an economy of 4.11.
Joe Root was at the center of an unexpected on-field spat with India's Prasidh Krishna, as tempers flared during a high-stakes second day at The Oval.
Wearing special headbands in memory of Graham Thorpe, they honoured not just a legend of the game, but a man whose courage and struggles have sparked an urgent conversation around mental health in sport.
When Mahendra Singh Dhoni switches up his hairstyle, the internet takes notice. And his latest makeover? It's sharp, fearless, and totally Dhoni.
India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval
'My son looks a little depressed, but that is bound to happen.'
'Look, when someone comes back into the Test side like he does after a lengthy absence, the pressure is always there, and I think he has handled that very well.'
'There's a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal's game.'
Shahid Kapoor traded his script for a bat as he stepped onto the legendary turf of Lord's Cricket Ground in London
Firmly establishing his credentials in the longest format of the game, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday reached a significant milestone, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 47-year-old record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series.
Shubman Gill's toss woes continued as England opted to bowl in the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Thursday.
Nair will bat at No 5 at The Oval in what many see as his last chance at redemption.
Ambati Rayudu picked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's best ever captain ahead of the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev.
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain also praised Rahul's methodical approach to batting.
For Gambhir, the Oval Test isn't just about levelling the series, it's about reaffirming his credentials as a long-term leader of this talented Indian squad.
The 31-year-old Hyderabad pacer was instrumental in India's victory in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he blew away the English team with a fiery spell of 6/70.
Historically, the surface deteriorates and it is expected to be no different in this Test.
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