Harbhajan Singh hits back at England great’s 3-1 series prediction

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|05-08-2025

Overview:

India faced a tough challenge at The Oval, defending just 35 runs with four wickets left. After two boundaries, things looked bleak.

On Monday, history was made as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna‘s fiery bowling spells propelled India to a narrow six-run victory over England in the fifth Test. The Oval Test, which was heading for a perfect conclusion for England, changed dramatically as Shubman Gill and his team took control and secured a thrilling win. This victory resulted in the five-match series ending in a 2-2 draw, with Shubman Gill successfully leading India in his first stint as Test captain.

Before the series began, many former cricketers and fans underestimated the potential of the young side. Former England captain Michael Vaughan had even predicted a 3-0 or 3-1 series win for England.

After India’s dominant performance, former spinner Harbhajan Singh took a dig at Vaughan, calling the Indian players “warriors.”

“I believe this is a significant win for India. Yes, the scoreline is 2-2, but many, including Michael Vaughan, expected it to be 3-1 or 3-0. I’d suggest they take a closer look at their own team and where England cricket stands. Our players have truly showcased the strength of Indian cricket,” Harbhajan stated on his YouTube channel.

“Unbelievable Test match, and the way India played throughout the series, they truly deserve credit. When the team went to England, many claimed it was young and lacked senior players. But just look at how this young team made history,” he added.

India faced a tough challenge at The Oval, defending just 35 runs with four wickets left. After two boundaries, things looked bleak.

But mohammed siraj and prasidh krishna bowled brilliantly.