IND vs ENG: ‘Cricket doesn’t stop for anyone!’ – former India all-rounder makes cryptic post after India’s win at The Oval | Cricket News
Moments after India pulled off a nail-biting six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan made a cryptic but powerful post on social media that has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike.“This series reminds everyone once again. CRICKET DOESN’T STOP FOR ANYONE!” wrote Pathan on X (formerly Twitter).
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Though he didn’t mention anyone by name, the timing of the post has raised speculation among followers, especially as it comes during a period of transition in Indian cricket, with the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepping away from certain formats, and new faces taking charge under Shubman Gill’s leadership.India’s victory at The Oval brought the five-match series to a thrilling 2-2 finish. Chasing 374, England were cruising at 339/6 when rain and bad light halted play on Day 4.
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But India stormed back on the final morning, with Mohammed Siraj producing a match-winning spell of 5/104, including a game-changing burst of 3 wickets for 9 runs.Siraj ended the series as the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps, while Prasidh Krishna supported brilliantly with 4/126 in the final innings.India’s comeback in the series was nothing short of remarkable. After a five-wicket defeat in Leeds and a narrow 22-run loss at Lord’s, the visitors rallied with a massive win in Birmingham and a hard-fought draw in Manchester. The Oval finale was the perfect conclusion, highlighting the resilience of a young team in transition.
