‘The best Independence day gift’ as India beats England

By Team ISN August 17, 2021

Virat Kohli says the Lord’s Test win is the best gift Team India could provide for the country on its 75th Independence Day, but after a day.

Prearranging one of their best overseas triumphs, Virat Kohli-drove India went 1-0 in their five-match series against England after a 151-run win in the second Test at Lord’s. Likewise called the ‘Home of Cricket’, the notable London scene is the place where India appeared in global cricket in the mid-year of 1932 and has now won three Tests.

Virat Kohli likewise commended the Indian fans in participation at the famous venue.

“Very happy with the support we got, especially when we’re playing away from home, these things are very important. We feed off the energy of the crowd as well. It comes a day later, but it’s the best gift we can give India,” said Virat Kohli.

India were just 154 runs ahead with four wickets close by toward the beginning of Day Five. The takeoff of Rishabh Pant in the early hours of the last day shifted the equilibrium towards England. Although, an unbeaten 89-run 10th wicket stand between Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah assisted India with setting England a far-fetched 272-run target for triumph.

Team India declared their innings at 298-8 with 60 overs staying in the day. The Indian skipper additionally said the steady verbal altercations in the game inspired his team.

The entire Indian team was present at the Lord’s dressing room and applauded the batting exhibitions of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

“We thought with 60 overs to go, we could have a crack, and they were outstanding. A bit of tension on the field really motivated us to finish the game. The pitch didn’t offer much in the first three days. The first day was the most challenging. The way we played in the second innings after being put under pressure – Jasprit and Shami were outstanding. We had the belief we could get them out in 60 overs,” Virat Kohli added.

England were bowled out for 120 in the 52nd over after the two their openers had left for ducks. Mohammed Siraj took four wickets for an amazing eight-wicket match haul.