Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar led the Indian cricket fraternity on Monday in lavishing praise on the Shubman Gill-led Test team after their stunning win in the fifth Test against England, which helped them square the five-match series.
Tendulkar lauded the team's performance, rating it a perfect 10. "Test cricket... absolute goose bumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! Supermen from India! What a win,” Tendulkar tweeted.
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly praised the team's consistency and key performers. "Exceptional series from Jadeja, Washington, Pant... so much consistency from this young team. @bcci.”
Former batter Wasim Jaffer wrote on X: “Series drawn but India take the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on boundary count @MichaelVaughan #ENGvIND."
Lauding the team's effort, former India captain and spin great Anil Kumble wrote: "Well played India!! What a series… #INDvsENG. Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by @mdsirajofficial and @prasidh43 to hold their nerves. Congratulations @ShubmanGill and the team for a great series!”
India batsman Suryakumar Yadav also hailed the team for the incredible win. “What a solid show, boys! Love watching this team fight and finish strong till the very end #TeamIndia,” he posted on the social media.
Veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane said: “Test cricket doesn’t get better than this. Tense finish, pressure moments, and character on display. Well done @BCCI.”
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Siraj's grit, tweeting: "Iron body with heart of a lion. Mohammed Siraj.” Echoing the sentiment, former spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote: “Brilliant from Siraj and Prasidh. What a win for us. Great Test match. @mdsirajofficial @prasidh43 @BCCI. Congratulations to every member of the team @ShubmanGill. Tum sab ne jeeta DIL. Love you guys.”
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan also praised the India team, saying, “Wow... I haven’t witnessed anything quite like that... an incredible series... #ENGvIND. Besides, Prasidh Krishna (4/126) was also instrumental in scripting the thrilling win, striking at crucial moments to turn the tide in India's favour.”