After India clinched the fina Test against England, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said "there is nothing like" Test cricket over five days.
India on Monday beat England by six runs to draw the five-match Test series 2-2. Pacer Mohammed Siraj, despite pressure, finished the series with 23 wickets, with nine from the final match alone. He was the Man of the Match.
Following this, Sunak took to X, saying he is "gutted for England but WHAT a series."
Brook and Root’s stand, India’s comeback, Woakes batting in a sling - iconic. Test cricket over five days...there's nothing like it,” he posted on X.
Sachin Tendulkar rated the performance of the "SUPERMEN from INDIA" a perfect 10 as he posted on X, "Test cricket... absolute goosebumps."
Virat Kohli, who quit the Test format, posted that it was Siraj and Prasidh Krishna's the resilience and determination that led India to victory. "Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him," he added.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was also in praise for the Indian side, apologising for doubting India's chances on Sunday. He said despite his doubts, Siraj "never stopped believing."
“Words fail me….WHAT A WIN! 🇮🇳🏏 Absolutely exhilarated & ecstatic for #TeamIndia on their series-clinching victory against England! The grit, determination, and passion on display were simply incredible. This team is special,” he wrote on X.
Indian captain Shubman Gill said Siraj is a captain's dream, adding that the pacer gave it his all "every ball and every spell".