Who Said What? What did Shubman Gill & Ben Stokes say after England vs India, 3rd Test?

England bagged a thrilling 22-run win over India in the third Test of the five-match series to take a 2-1 lead at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Monday, July 14.

Delving into the details of the third Test, England batted first and posted a 387-run total in 112.3 overs. Joe Root was the top scorer with 104 runs in 199 balls with 10 fours. He received support from Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56). Jasprit Bumrah scalped a five-wicket haul.

In response, India also levelled the scores before getting all out. KL Rahul was the top scorer with 100 runs while Rishabh Pant (74) and Ravindra Jadeja (72) also shone with the willow. Chris Woakes scalped a three-fer.

In the third innings, England got bundled out for 192 runs while Washington Sundar scalped a four-wicket haul. In the 193-run chase, India could score only 170 runs in 74.5 overs as they lost the game by 22 runs. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer were the key bowlers in the fourth innings with three wickets apiece.

On that note, let’s take a look at who said what after England’s 22-run win over India in the third Test.

Indian captain Shubman Gill

“Extremely proud. Five days of hard-fought cricket and it comes down to the last session, last wicket and tremendously proud of the effort. I was pretty confident (about the chase). With plenty of batting left I was pretty confident, but the way England kept attacking, we wanted to have maybe a couple of 50-run partnerships in our top-order, we weren't able to do that and they played better than us. 

There is always hope as long as there is a batsman batting, there is always some hope, because the target wasn't massive and one 50-60 run partnership we knew we would be back in. He (Jadeja) is very experienced, and didn't want to give him any message. I think he was batting really well with the tail and I just wanted him and the tail-enders to bat as long as possible. 

At one point, we thought if we get a lead of 80-100 that might be crucial for us, because we knew the fifth day on this wicket might not be that easy to chase 150-200, so we were thinking if we can get a lead of 80 runs we would be in a good position. I think the last one hour (yesterday), we could have applied ourselves a bit better, especially the last 2 wickets that fell. 

And even this morning, the way they came out with the plans, we were hoping for one 50-run partnership and if we had gotten one 50-run partnership in the top order, then things would have been easier for us. Sometimes, the series scorecard doesn't really reflect how well you have played. I think we played some really good cricket and I think it is going to be an even exciting series from hereon. You will get to know about it soon (when asked if Bumrah would play in the next Test).”

England captain & Player of the match Ben Stokes

“It was (extraordinary finish). It was actually part of the reason I went with Jof and myself this morning, one of those feelings, what is it 6 years now to the day (2019 WC win).. Jof played a major role in that, just had one of those feelings he would do something special and he cracked the game open with 2 wickets. 

It wasn't an easy call, there was a bit of discussion in the dressing room. Brydon (Carse) had an amazing spell last night, he was charging in and had great rhythm but it was a gut feeling, Jof's first match back in the Test team and sometimes your gut works. It is awesome to have him back. When he turns it on and the speeds come up on the screen, the feeling in the game changes. 

What an amazing job to get through the overs, first time out, tough week but he got some crucial wickets. I thought I had taken myself to some pretty dark places before.. but today bowling to win a Test match for your country.. If that doesn't get you going then I don't know what does. Bashir, broken hand, going out there and taking responsibility with the bat, then coming out and picking up the last wicket, absolute warrior to do that for the team.

What today was and what was on the line, yesterday was a bit different as there was more cricket to be played, I pulled myself out there, to be honest I was cooked yesterday as well, but the game was on the line and nothing was stopping me. 

I am an allrounder, I get four opportunities to influence the game, one of the great things of being an all rounder is if one thing doesn't quite click then you have the other. I had bowled an important spell, I was pretty pumped up, very important position at extra cover, it was one of those things, I saw Rishabh stutter in my peripheral, natural instincts took over and it is a great feeling when you let go of the ball and know that is going towards the stumps. 

Big part of the game, Rishabh played really well, we all know how dangerous he can be and that wicket this morning was a big one and Jofra was the man to do it. It was always going to be the case, two very good teams going at it, we went toe to toe in this game, not going to lie but cannot wait to get on the bed for four days and then be ready to go to Manchester.”

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