In a heartwarming moment, Indian captain Rohit Sharma displayed sportsmanship and camaraderie by passing the winning trophy to debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel after India secured the Test series against England with a 4-1 victory. The gesture was a celebration of the contributions made by the newcomers in the series.
Despite an initial setback in the series opener, the Indian team rallied to win four consecutive Tests in Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala. The joyous occasion captured the spirit of teamwork and unity within the Indian cricket squad.
A 4⃣-1⃣ series win 🙌
BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr. @JayShah presents the 🏆 to #TeamIndia Captain Rohit Sharma 👏👏
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— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2024
Winning the toss, England opted to bat first, but India’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav, dismantled the English batting lineup. Kuldeep’s five-wicket haul, complemented by Ravichandran Ashwin’s four-wicket contribution, restricted England to a mere 218 runs. Zak Crawley’s 74 was the only notable contribution as other batters struggled.
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India’s response with the bat was formidable, thanks to a solid opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (57) and Rohit Sharma (103). Shubman Gill’s blazing century (110) further strengthened India’s position. Debutant Devdutt Padikkal (65) and Sarfaraz Khan (56) added valuable runs, guiding India to a total of 477 runs and a substantial lead of 259 runs.
In the second innings, England faltered again, managing only 195 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin’s five-wicket haul, supported by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav’s two wickets each, ensured India’s dominance. Joe Root (84*) fought a lone battle for England, but the rest of the batting order struggled.
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The match concluded with India securing a convincing innings and 64-run victory, sealing the series triumph. Fans on Twitter lauded India’s sensational performance throughout the series and took the opportunity to mock England’s Bazball approach. The victory also earned India crucial World Test Championship points.
