New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Some of the biggest names in Indian cricket took to social media to celebrate India’s majestic triumph over England at Edgbaston, their first at the venue, as the young Shubman Gill-led side drew the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy level by winning the second Test by 336 runs.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah described Gill’s outings with the bat as ‘innings of rare quality’ and said he was locked in to see what plays out in the third Test at Lord’s beginning July 10.
India’s bowling and fielding had come under scrutiny following the five-wicket defeat in Leeds. But in Birmingham, despite no Jasprit Bumrah, India’s bowling unit shined, thanks to Akash Deep’s match haul of ten wickets, including taking 6-99 on day five.
Sachin Tendulkar hailed India’s strategy to enforce a result and level the series 1-1 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
“What impressed me most about the bowlers was the length they bowled. Needless to say, Akash Deep was the standout bowler, and in my opinion, he bowled the ball of the series to Joe Root,” posted Tendulkar.
Akash Deep, who came in as Bumrah’s replacement for this game, stepped in to produce a fast bowling performance for ages – troubling batters with the new ball on a flat pitch to bowl out England for 271 on the last day, with more than a session to spare.
Yuvraj Singh believed the quick was ‘fearless and unplayable across the five days.
“Winning a Test in England is about showing heart when it gets tough! No -at- Jaspritbumrah93, away from home, backs to the wall and still the boys found a way! = AkashDeep was fearless and unplayable and -at-ShubmanGill showed maturity beyond his years! That’s the kind of win you remember. On to the next and to grab the series boys,” posted Yuvraj
VVS Laxman, the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence, hailed India’s ‘fighting spirit and resilience.’
“Well done, Team India on an exceptional victory! It was amazing to see the team's fighting spirit and resilience. Congratulations Shubman on an outstanding match with the bat and for leading the team with such poise. A great start to your captaincy. Also great effort from Siraj and Akashdeep. Wishing you all the best for your future matches,” wrote Laxman on ‘X.’
