IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Virat Kohli reacts to India’s historic Edgbaston win; former captain gives ‘special mention’ to two players | Cricket News
India’s emphatic victory over England at Edgbaston has drawn praise from cricketing great and former Team India captain Virat Kohli, who lauded the team’s fearless attitude and relentless pressure on the hosts. “Great victory for India at Edgbaston. Fearless and kept pushing England to the wall. Brilliantly led by Shubhman with the bat and in the field and impactful performances from everyone. Special mention to Siraj and Akash for the way they bowled on this pitch,” Kohli wrote on X.The standout performance came from Akash Deep, who took 10 wickets in the match, a career-best feat, helping India crush England by 336 runs and level the series 1-1. Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with a seven-wicket match haul, including six scalps in the first innings. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Playing in place of the rested Jasprit Bumrah, Akash bowled with remarkable control and aggression, especially in the second innings where he claimed 6/99 as England collapsed under pressure chasing a massive 608-run target.Captain Shubman Gill was the hero with the bat, showcasing a historic performance that will be remembered for years. The 25-year-old became the first player in Test history to score both 250 and 150-plus runs in the same match, blasting a magnificent 269 in the first innings and following it up with a commanding 161 off 162 balls in the second.
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Gill’s leadership was equally impressive; in just his second Test as captain, he took the winning catch to seal the victory.India posted massive totals of 587 and 427-6 declared, thanks to contributions from Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul. England fought back with spirited centuries from James Smith and Harry Brook but ultimately couldn’t match India’s dominance.The series is now level at 1-1 as attention shifts to the third Test at the iconic Lord’s, starting Thursday, where India will aim to build on this momentum and push for a series lead.
