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England pacer Josh Tongue acknowledged the difficulty of bowling a bowler short as India set a daunting 374-run target. Despite the challenge, he expressed confidence in England's batting lineup and their ability to chase the target.

Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in cricket history during the fifth Test against England, becoming the first batter to score six 50-plus scores in a single series in England while batting at No.6 or lower. Surpassing Garry Sobers, he also became the first Indian to achieve this feat in England.

Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in history, becoming the first Indian to score 500+ runs in a Test series at No.6 or lower, surpassing VVS Laxman's record. His crucial innings at The Oval, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and Akash Deep's resilient knock, propelled India to a commanding lead against England.

England's Ben Stokes achieved a monumental feat, joining Garry Sobers and Jacques Kallis as the only players with 7,000+ Test runs and 200+ wickets. He marked the milestone during the fourth Test against India, also scoring his 14th Test century. Stokes recently surpassed 11,000 international runs and leads the series' wicket tally with 16.

Sourav Ganguly believes Shubman Gill, currently thriving as India's Test captain, will face increasing pressure. He highlighted the continuous emergence of talent in Indian cricket, citing Gill's phenomenal form and record-breaking potential. Ganguly emphasized the importance of a fresh start at Lord's and suggested a lively pitch would favor India's chances of securing 20 wickets.