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'Iron body with heart of a lion': Irfan Pathan lauds Siraj's magical spell after India's famous win at Oval

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:59 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan termed Mohammed Siraj a person with "an iron body with heart of a lion" after the pacer produced one of the best spells of his Test career to guide India to a miraculous six-run win against England in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here on Monday.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: Young Indians script gritty comeback to silence doubters in England

Chetan Sharma | August 4, 2025 5:41 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) The proof that heart and hunger can trump experience in a contest was reinforced in the form of Shubman Gill’s spirited young Indian side, which defied expectations in English conditions to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 with a thrilling six-run win in the fifth and final Test at The Oval here.

'The most exciting series since 2005 Ashes', says Panesar as India seal thriller to draw Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:19 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) After India pulled off a stunning thriller at the Oval, sealing a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former England spinner Monty Panesar lauded their grit and described the series as the most exciting Test contest since the iconic 2005 Ashes between England and Australia, regarded as best in Ashes history.

5th Test: Siraj’s ‘belief’ leads India to famous Oval win and 2–2 series draw

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:07 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj summed up his emotions after a match-winning five-wicket haul on the final day, which helped India beat England by six runs and level the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy 2-2 at The Oval here on Monday.

5th Test: Siraj picks sensational five-for as India win by six runs, level series 2-2 (ld)

IANS | August 4, 2025 4:57 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Mohammed Siraj went from dropping a catch offered by Harry Brook to rocking Gus Atkinson's off-stump to end up with a sensational five-wicket haul and help India seal an extraordinary six-run win in the fifth Test against England and force a 2-2 series draw.

5th Test: Siraj’s five-for powers India to thrilling six-run win, level series 2-2

IANS | August 4, 2025 4:37 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery five-wicket haul as India produced a sensational four-wicket burst on a nerve-shredding final morning at The Oval to beat England by six runs and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.

5th Test: Kohli or Rohit would’ve made the difference in series outcome, says David Lloyd

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has cost India crucial moments in the ongoing Test series in England.

I planned it before I walked out to bat: Root on tribute to Thorpe after reaching century

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:19 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Ahead of a thrilling finish on day five of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, premier England batter Joe Root mentioned that his tribute to Graham Thorpe after reaching his century was something that he really deserved.

Hockey India names Harmanpreet-led squad for Tour of Australia

IANS | August 4, 2025 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday named the 24-member men's team for the four-match Tour of Australia, scheduled from August 15 to 21 in Perth. This will be an exposure tour ahead of the all-important Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar from August 29, which is a World Cup qualifier.

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies tour with hamstring injury

IANS | August 4, 2025 12:21 PM

Lauderhill (USA), Aug 4 (IANS) Pakistan's top-order batter Fakhar Zaman, who was sidelined for the third T20I against the West Indies after picking up a left hamstring strain during the second T20I in Lauderhill, has been ruled out of the forthcoming three-match ODI series against the Caribbean side.

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'Iron body with heart of a lion': Irfan Pathan lauds Siraj's magical spell after India's famous win at Oval

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: Young Indians script gritty comeback to silence doubters in England

'The most exciting series since 2005 Ashes', says Panesar as India seal thriller to draw Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

5th Test: Siraj’s ‘belief’ leads India to famous Oval win and 2–2 series draw

5th Test: Siraj picks sensational five-for as India win by six runs, level series 2-2 (ld)

5th Test: Siraj’s five-for powers India to thrilling six-run win, level series 2-2

5th Test: Kohli or Rohit would’ve made the difference in series outcome, says David Lloyd

I planned it before I walked out to bat: Root on tribute to Thorpe after reaching century

Hockey India names Harmanpreet-led squad for Tour of Australia

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies tour with hamstring injury

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