England Captain Ben Stokes accepted a heartfelt break of six-digit defeat in India in Grace oval and insisted that the result of the 2-2 series was a fair reflection of one of the unclearly questioned test series in recent memory. Stokes, while disappointed when he missed the victory of the series, appreciated both teams for delivering 25 days of a fascinating cricket that, in his words, should silence about a decline in the test cricket.
After nearly seven weeks of artichical cricket, the final of the oval created a final act worthy of opportunity. Set 374 for victory, England continued in the fifth morning and needed only 35 runs with four goals in hand. But India, inspired by the magic by Mohammed Siri, took Last four goals for 28 runs In the brass passage of the game, which ensured that he would decide on which he would talk about for the coming years.
“It was a toe-to-toe for 25 days,” Stokes said. “All four previous matches went to the last day, and he did.
Stokes, who missed the fifth test as a result of the shoulder injury, quickly emphasized the wider meaning of the series.
“As a massive advocate of this format and cricket testing in general, this series should really help push back against the narrative that the test cricket is dying,” he said. “Yes, we are disappointed in terms of playing, but as someone who loves the game, it was a fantastic series that became part of.”
Indian vs vs ENG, 5th test, day 5: Veliky
England seemed that Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) joined for 195-running fourth cylindrical stand, which took the host around 300, in England was admirable when it fought them admirably, but soon admirable that it was 339. ended.
Stokes appreciated Brook’s shifts and prevented the young dough from criticism over the ways of release, which he took after he got deep into Akash and lost the bat during the process.
“Harry got us in this position by playing with the real intention, becoming Indian pitchers under huge pressure and not allowing them to settle. I’m sure everyone applauds him when he raised his century. The way he got out?
Stokes also acknowledged Chris woakes braverywho fired one hand with a deployed left shoulder when trying to direct England home.
“Woakes was injured, he was just out there, showing how much this series meant for everyone,” he said.
In the end, it was Siraj-, who ended up with 5 for 93 in the shifts and 23 goalkeeper in the series-kirty had the last word, Bowling Atkinson to seal the famous victory for India. The last goal caused rebel celebrations from visitors who in a dramatic way equalized the trophy Anderson-tendulkar to 2-2.
Despite the result, Stokes was generous and proud of the spectacle that two sides created.
“It was one of the best series I was part of. Hopefully it is one who will remember, not just for cricket, but for what showed the permanent attraction of the test cricket.”
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
4th August 2025
Tune
