After five Tests rolled into six weeks, hosts England came out triumphant winning the rubber 4 to India's 1.
With a win in the final Test, Joe Root's England were able to give one of their greats, Alastair Cook, a fitting farewell. Adjudged Player of the Match, Cook had an outstanding last hurrah, scoring 218 runs in the Test with a century in their second innings to complete a fairytale.
Another hero, James Anderson became the most successful seamer in Test history when he cleaned up Mohammed Shami for his 564th wicket, sealing 118-run victory over India at the Oval on Tuesday.
Lancashire pace bowler overtook retired Australia legend Glenn McGrath moving to fourth in all-time bowler's list.
The Virat Kohli-led Indian side too had their opportunities throughout the series, but because the tourists failed to seize crucial moments on several occasions, the scoreline reads in the favour of the hosts.
Here we have various interesting thoughts on the Test series and in larger sense India's tour of England. Have a look:
GREAT Test series ... Both teams playing a staring role ... Well done India who have a high class team to compete in all conditions ... but England at home prove once again they have a very very strong team for these conditions ... #ENGvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 11, 2018
I don't care what the result is any more. Thank you Rahul and Rishab for allowing us to dream and hope and just feel good about our team! — Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) September 11, 2018
That winning record breaking moment.... #engvind pic.twitter.com/OmYtcEK1BT
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) September 11, 2018
😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/iv5BPdY9Wo — Ahmed (@azkhawaja1) September 11, 2018
Congratulations England on the 4-1 series win. India were good in patches,but not consistent enough with the bat. Pant & Rahul’s display on last day was very heartening, so were Kohli’s & the bowlers consistency throughout .Need to work a lot to travel better.Ab MissionAustralia
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 11, 2018
Well fought India, but winner takes it all: Cook retires with century and plethora of records, Anderson becomes highest wicket-taking fast bowler, and England win the series 4-1 — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 11, 2018
A fantastic Test series comes to an end, England 4-1 winners! 🏆 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/SHCfZJG8gZ
— ICC (@ICC) September 11, 2018
Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets. Get technology news, gadgets reviews & ratings. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison.
Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was a happy man on Wednesday as his team clinched an eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022.
"I fully back every decision he (Pant) takes on the field. I being a T20 captain before, I know you don't have a lot of time to think about especially under extreme pressure," Ponting said.
In an exclusive interaction on Home of Heroes, Sports18’s newest offering, Sehwag says it was tough to pick the Pakistan pacer because of his action.