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Team India pulled off a sensational win in the final Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at The Oval, defeating England and leveling the five-match Test series 2-2. The match witnessed an exceptional team performance, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has heaped praise on captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj.

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India’s Resurgence at The Oval

After being down 0-2 in the early part of the series, India bounced back with grit and determination. Ganguly, while speaking to India Today, said that the shift in momentum began during Day 4 of the fourth Test in Manchester, where India had been 0 for 2 at the start of their second innings.

“They played very well in England. On the 4th day in Manchester, when they started the second half, they were 0 for 2. And from there, to level the series at the end of the Oval, a very strong performance was shown by the Indian team,” said Ganguly.

The final Test saw contributions from almost every department, with bowlers stepping up under pressure and batsmen holding their ground in testing conditions. India’s fighting spirit and tactical approach stood out, proving why they remain one of the most formidable Test sides in the world.

Praise for Leadership and Young Talent

Ganguly didn’t hold back when it came to applauding India’s new leadership duo — Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir.

“Congratulations to Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir. They went to England with a young team and gave such a good performance. Shubman Gill did great batting. After a long time, I don’t think after 2002 or 2007, top 6 batsmen have done such a good performance in England. Rahul, Gill, Jaiswal, Pant, Jadeja, Washington Sundar — all of them have given five consistent performances,” he added.

The consistent contributions from both the top and middle order gave India the depth and balance they needed throughout the series.

Mohammed Siraj Leads the Bowling Attack

The standout performer with the ball was Mohammed Siraj, who took 9 wickets in the final Test, including a five-wicket haul in the second innings. Ganguly emphasized how India’s pace bowlers have made a name for themselves on overseas wickets in recent years.

“Where the fast bowlers have got a little help from cricket, whether it’s Australia, South Africa or England, they have won. They have won in Perth twice. They have won in Johannesburg. They have won in Headingley. Now they have won in Oval. Wherever there is a little grass in the wicket, our fast bowlers become wicket-taking bowlers,” Ganguly noted.

He also pointed out that the green pitch at The Oval actually gave him confidence that India could win this final Test.

“When I saw so much grass on the pitch on the first day of the Oval, I thought it was India’s chance. And I am not surprised. Because history says, you can see India’s victory anywhere in the last 20-25 years,” Ganguly concluded.

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