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In a resounding triumph at Dharamsala, India clinched the series 4-1 against England, marking a commanding finish. The match witnessed stellar performances, with five-wicket hauls from Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin in both innings. The batting brilliance, notably centuries by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, contributed to England’s defeat by an innings and 64 runs.
India vs England: Rahul Dravid identifies the series’ standout moment’
Following the game, in the post-match interview, Rahul Dravid fielded a query about a standout moment from the series. While acknowledging the array of match-winning displays, the head coach specifically highlighted Ashwin’s comeback during the third Test in Rajkot as a poignant episode in the series.
“Some great performances all through, hard to pick one standout moment. I’ll just say Ashwin coming back to the team after what he went through… yeah, the performances were there, we expected us to do well, but Ash coming back after what he went through, for the team, and wanting to come back and contribute to the team, it really signifies what this team is about, and what the character of this team is. That was the standout moment in this series. It really gladdens your heart as a coach,” Dravid said.
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Milestone and comeback: A Test centenary
In the Rajkot Test, Ashwin accomplished the significant milestone of claiming his 500th wicket. However, shortly after this remarkable feat, the off-spinner had to abruptly withdraw from the match to attend to his mother in Chennai. Despite this unexpected setback, Ashwin displayed resilience and commitment by swiftly returning a day later. In a testament to his skill and determination, he contributed by taking a wicket in the second innings, playing a crucial role in India’s historic 434-run victory over the English team.
Stellar performance in the Dharamsala Test
The final test at Dharamsala marked Ashwin’s 100th Test appearance. In this milestone match, Ashwin didn’t disappoint his fans; he picked up nine wickets overall, securing four in the first innings and delivering a five-wicket haul in the second, easing the way for India to win the last game convincingly. Ashwin’s outstanding performance contributed significantly to his status as the highest wicket-taker in the series, concluding with an impressive tally of 26 scalps.
