Following India's resounding victory over England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, securing a 4-1 series triumph, captain Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of everything aligning for success in the longer format of the game.
India posted a formidable total of 477 runs in their first innings on day three, securing a commanding lead of 259 runs. Facing the pressure, England suffered a dramatic collapse in their second innings, with Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test match, claiming 5-77. Kuldeep Yadav, who had taken a five-wicket haul in the first innings, added 2-40, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with 2-38 and 1-25 respectively. England was bundled out for 195 runs in 48.1 overs, sealing an impressive series win for India after a setback in the opening Test in Hyderabad.
Reflecting on the victory, Rohit Sharma praised the team's collective effort, acknowledging the importance of both batting and bowling performances in securing a Test win. He emphasized the need to nurture young players, highlighting their response under pressure as commendable.
Speaking about Kuldeep Yadav, who was awarded the Player of the Match, Rohit Sharma expressed confidence in his potential as a match-winner and commended his dedication since returning from injury.
Kuldeep Yadav himself regarded his performance in Dharamshala as one of his best in Test cricket, attributing it to hard work and focusing on bowling lengths effectively.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was lauded as the Player of the Series for his outstanding batting performance, accumulating 712 runs, the highest by any batter in the series. Rohit Sharma praised Jaiswal's aggressive approach and talent, foreseeing a bright future for the young opener.
Reflecting on his own batting display, Jaiswal expressed satisfaction and emphasized his focus on contributing to the team's success by playing his natural game and enjoying each match.
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