Cliff Notes
- Mohammed Siraj played a pivotal role in India’s dramatic six-run victory over England in the final Test at The Oval, clinching the series 2-2.
- The discussion among analysts raised questions about whether Siraj deserved the Player of the Series title and how this series compared to the iconic 2005 series.
- The final day showcased England’s failure to capitalise on a strong position, leading to a tense conclusion that left fans debating the fairness of the drawn series.
Switch Hit: Que Siraj, Siraj
The fifth and final Test between England and India went down to the 25th and final day of the series, with Mohammed Siraj emerging as the hero in a dramatic six-run win for the touring side. How did India pull it off? And how did England fail to seal a chase that seemed in their hands? On the pod, Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Sid Monga to go over a dramatic final day at The Oval. Was 2-2 a fair result? Should Siraj have been Player of the Series? And how did it all compare to 2005? Enjoy.
