In a nail-biting finish at The Oval, India defeated England by just six runs in the 5th Test match, thanks to a brilliant performance by fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. His perfect yorker bowled out Gus Atkinson, ending the match and giving India a memorable victory.
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But the celebration wasn’t limited to the players on the field. In the commentary box, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar stood up, clapped, and smiled proudly. The moment, captured on video and shared by Sony Sports, quickly went viral on social media.
Gavaskar was joined by Cheteshwar Pujara and Harsha Bhogle, who were also excited and full of emotion. It was a special scene, showing how much this win meant not just to the team, but also to former greats of Indian cricket.
On the final day, England needed only 35 runs with four wickets in hand and were favourites to win. But Siraj bowled with fire and confidence, turning the game around. Prasidh Krishna also played an important role by taking key wickets and supporting Siraj.
The winning moment — Siraj’s celebration, the flying stumps, and Gavaskar’s proud reaction — captured the heart and spirit of this Test series. Though the series ended in a 2-2 draw, this win felt like a huge achievement for Team India and their fans.
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Seeing Gavaskar, one of India’s cricket legends, applaud the young team showed how proud he was of this generation. It was truly a full-circle moment for Indian cricket at The Oval.
