When India closed the dominant day 3 in the oval and in the fifth and final tests, England set a record 374-run a target, a heartfelt moment that developed from a field involving two generations of Indian cricket.
Former Captain India and the legendary dough Sunil Gavascar described the end of the game with a personal gesture for the current test captain Shaubman Gill. A 76 -year -old man gave Gill a specially signed cap and wished for the rest of what was a heavily fought series and team luck. Gavascar also Nadal Gill his own T -shirt with the SG brand and underlined his support for the young captain’s leadership at the key moment in the match and series.
Inde vs ENG, 5th test day 3: The most important
With a series still alive and India with a strong chance to match it 2-2, Gavascar promised to cheer a team from a comment wearing what he called a “happy jacket”-Stejný, who had GABBA against Australia during the Indian iconic victory. in a team’s ability to complete the job.
India in command after 3. Day
Day 3 belonged to India. After early breakthroughs from the bowling duo Mohammed Siri and Prasidh Krishny, the second shifts of visitors were led by an excellent century from Yashasvi Jaiswal. In surprising turnover, Nightwatchman Akash Deep released an aggressive counterattack, rattled England. Contributions from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar helped India to move their lead for 370.
With the ball Mohammed Siraj again hit Zak Crawley searing the Yorker just before the stumps and India would give a vital breakthrough when England ended 3. Day on the back leg. Although Ben Duckett is still in good form fold – the morning meeting will be a completely different ball game with Captain Ollie Pope.
When India tries to balance the 2-2 series on Gill’s first full tour as a test captain, the team has the upper hand. And with the support of legend, such as Gavascar from side places, momentum – and emotions – gets firmly with visitors.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
3rd August 2025
