Indian youngsters Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel's remarkable effort with the bat took India across the finishing line and clinch the series with a five-wicket victory in the fourth Test against England on Monday.
Shoaib Bashir has expressed optimism about England's chances of winning and said that the performance by India's Ashwin and Jadeja on a deteriorating surface has given English spinners confidence.
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lauded star India spinner Kuldeep Yadav, calling him "left-armed Shane Warne" after his outstanding effort with the ball on the third day of the ongoing fourth Test at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.
Jurel slammed 90 runs off 149 balls at a strike rate of 60.4, laced with six fours and four sixes. He stitched a brilliant partnership of 76 runs along with Kuldeep Yadav when the team was struggling at 177/7.
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir became the second youngest bowler to grab a five-for in Tests for the Three Lions after a fantastic performance on the third day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.
India skipper Rohit Sharma completed his 4000 Test runs during the second innings of the fourth Test against England at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday as he came out to bat during the 192-run chase.
Former England skipper Alastair Cook appreciated spinner Shoaib Bashir after his strong performance on the second day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Saturday
Former England seamer Stuart Broad has suggested that India batter Cheteshwar Pujara should have been included in the Indian Test team for the ongoing five-match series against England in the absence of former skipper Virat Kohli as the batting line-up is relatively inexperienced
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lauded young spinner Shoaib Bashir, saying that the 20-year-old did not bowl even a single bad delivery during his spell on day two of the fourth Test against India at Ranchi
So far, the two sides have slammed a total of 74 sixes across the four matches, levelling the record of 74 sixes set by England and Australia during the 2023 Ashes.
Star with the bat in the fourth Test Joe Root believes that England has got themselves into a strong position after the end of Day 2 in Ranchi on Saturday.