London, England – August 3: India Mohammed Siraj looks depressed during the fourth day of the fifth test match between England and India in Kia Ooval 3. August 2025 in London, England. (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former English captain Nasser Hussain believes that Muhammed Sirij is a fundamental missed catch of Harry Brook during the fifth oval test that could overshadow his otherwise impressive performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The incident occurred on the fourth day when Brook was 19 runs and Sirajo’s attempt to catch resulted in a step on the border and instead gave six runs.The missed opportunity proved to be expensive when Brook continued the score of 111 runs, its tenth test century and placed England on the potential victory of the 3-1 series.
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On the first ball 35. Via Siraj, who just returned from a short break, tried to capture Brook’s shot Prasidh, but he came to the border pillow.“Siraj did so much in the series – the leading goal, all his heart and passion – but you can remember the catch that was not (taken when Brook was 19). That’s a game, I’m afraid, and that was a moment of changing the game.Hussain appreciated Brook’s performance and said, “He got his pace place in a place that allowed root to go at his own pace at the other end. Brook has strength, but also beautiful speed with his hands.Joe Root remained undefeated at 98 runs, which shows the promise to complete his century and persecution for England.“Root played in a root way, barely played a shot in anger and just stroked the ball. I don’t know if I ever saw him playing a cover unit, just like today, which is a big statement because it covers so well.Former England Captain Michael Atherton shared his thoughts of Indian chances of winning: “I think this is happening (and that England will win), but given how this extraordinary series left, you would not put a mortgage.”
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Atherton acknowledged the Indian resistant spirit and said, “You never give up in the test match, and we saw enough of this Indian team to know they wouldn’t stop, continue fighting. Every time they looked down and out in this series, they took the games deep. ”England must chase 374 runs for victory in this final test match of the series.
