Virat Kohli Praises Shubman Gill and Team After India’s Dominant Win Over England
India’s recent victory over England at Edgbaston has been celebrated by several cricketing legends, with former captain Virat Kohli among the first to commend the team’s performance. The win, which came by a massive 337 runs, not only secured a crucial result in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series but also set the stage for an exciting third Test match scheduled to begin on July 10 at Lord’s.
Kohli took to his social media platform to express his admiration for the Indian team’s performance. “Great victory for India at Edgbaston. Fearless and kept pushing England to the wall,” he wrote. His message highlighted the team’s determination and resilience throughout the match. Kohli also praised the leadership of Shubman Gill, who played a pivotal role with both bat and ball, as well as the contributions from other players.
“Brilliantly led by Shubman 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,” he added. Kohli’s post received a heartfelt response from Mohammed Siraj, who thanked him with a message accompanied by an emoji showing someone holding back tears.
Siraj delivered a standout performance in the match, taking seven wickets, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings. His efforts were not only appreciated by Kohli but also by another former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly. Ganguly took to X to commend the entire team, especially Gill, for his exceptional batting and the contributions of the bowlers.
“What a performance from Shubman Gill and his team… with the bat and now with the ball… Akash Deep and Siraj just brilliant. Indian attack looking far superior to the English attack. Akash Deep and Siraj are workhorses. India win without Bumrah… Can’t be a better result with the fantastic Gill in charge. What a fantastic batting effort,” Ganguly wrote. Siraj responded with gratitude, using a folded hands emoji to show his respect.
Another prominent figure in Indian cricket, Virender Sehwag, also expressed his admiration for the team’s performance. He specifically highlighted Shubman Gill’s incredible achievement of scoring 430 runs in the Test match. However, Sehwag also acknowledged the efforts of Siraj and Akash Deep, particularly given the challenging conditions on the pitch.
“Outstanding win in Birmingham. While this should be remembered as the Shubman Gill Test match for his incredible 430 runs, the efforts from Siraj in the first innings and Akash Deep in both innings on a surface which didn’t have much for the bowlers was an outstanding effort. Well done team,” Sehwag wrote. Siraj, once again, responded with a simple “Thank you sir” and a smiling face emoji.
The success of the Indian team in this Test match has raised hopes for the upcoming games, especially with Gill leading the charge. As the series progresses, fans will be eagerly watching how the team maintains its momentum and how key players like Siraj and Akash Deep continue to contribute.
With the next Test set to take place at Lord’s, the stage is set for more thrilling moments. The performance of the Indian team so far has already proven that they are capable of delivering strong results, even in challenging conditions. The support from cricketing legends like Kohli, Ganguly, and Sehwag adds to the excitement surrounding the upcoming matches.
