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India's Thrilling Comeback: Leveling Series Without Kohli and Bumrah
4 Aug
Summary
- India won the final Test against England by 6 runs
- Several players stepped up in the absence of senior stars
- Sidhu praised the team's resilience and performance as a tribute to Kohli
On August 4, 2025, the Indian cricket team pulled off a remarkable comeback in their five-match Test series against England, leveling the contest at 2-2 with a thrilling 6-run victory at The Oval.
The series had seen several players step up in the absence of senior stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who had all retired from the format within the last eight months. Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal were among the runs, while Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep were among the wickets.
Former opener Navjot Singh Sidhu reflected that the series win was a testament to the fact that this Indian team was not dependent on one or two individuals. He believed it was a tribute to the stalwarts who had inspired the team, saying, "This is a tribute to Virat Kohli. I miss his energy today as well. This is a tribute to Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and all those guys who have inspired this team."
Notably, Bumrah was not a part of the two Tests that India won, and Sidhu remarked that the visitors' success without him was a big compliment to the team's depth and resilience.
