Former India Test player and captain Virat Kohli reacted to India's historic win over England in the fifth and final Test at the Oval on Monday as the series ended in a 2-2 draw.
Mohammed Siraj guided India to a six-run win from the jaws of defeat on the final day of the Test as the fast bowler picked up a brilliant fifer.
Siraj was ably supported by fellow fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who put forward a valuable contribution in India's epic victory.
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Harry Brook and Joe Root's 195-run partnership had almost put England on the podium as at one point, the hosts needed just 73 runs to win with seven wickets still in hand.
However, Siraj's fifer cleaned up the English tail on Day 5 as India registered a six-run win and drew level in the series.
The two Indian pacers' contribution was duly acknowledged by former skipper Kohli, who heaped praise on the Indian team and congratulated them for the victory of the English in a difficult away tour.
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Virat Kohli congratulates the Indian team after an epic win at the Oval
Kohli, who announced his Test retirement just a month before India travelled to England for the Test tour, wrote on X: "Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj, who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him
Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him ❤️@mdsirajofficial @prasidh43
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 4, 2025
Siraj was quick to offer a response to Kohli's message as he thanked his former captain. Quoting Kohli's X post, Siraj wrote: "Thank you bhaiya for “Believe”ing in me."
Thank you bhaiya for “Believe”ing in me ❤️ https://t.co/TBWmOMzqmX
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) August 4, 2025
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What next for the Indian Test cricket team?
The Indian Test team will return to action in October, when they face West Indies in a three-match series on home soil.