Team India staged a stunning comeback in the final Test at The Oval, defeating England to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 series 2-2. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly praised captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and lead pacer Mohammed Siraj for their role in the hard-fought victory.

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Speaking to India Today, Ganguly said that India’s fightback began during Day 4 of the Manchester Test, when they were reeling at 0 for 2 and then turned the momentum in their favor by the time they reached The Oval.

“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,” Ganguly said.

Ganguly lauded the leadership of Gill and Gambhir, especially for guiding a young side through difficult conditions in England. He also praised the top-order consistency, singling out Rahul, Gill, Jaiswal, Pant, Jadeja, and Washington Sundar for delivering throughout the series.

“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,” he added.

Ganguly also said he expected India to win after seeing the pitch on Day 1 of the final Test.

“It was very good to watch. One thing I would like to say, 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,” he said.

Mohammed Siraj, who picked up 9 wickets in the final Test, also received special mention from Ganguly for leading the pace attack in style.

“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. It was very nice to see. I would like to congratulate Mohammed Siraj on behalf of all of us,” Ganguly concluded.

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