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‘Best five-match Test series…’: Despite a shocking loss to India, England head coach speaks highly of the series
Following the 6-run loss to India, England head coach Brendon McCullum highly praised both the teams for such an interesting series.
Last Updated on - August 4, 2025 8:21 PM IST
Series 2-2
India beat England in the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and the series ended at 2-2. The English side had a chance to secure the trophy, Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer fir the visitors in the much-important clash at The Oval, and he impressed everyone with his match-turning fifer.
Speaking about the series, England head coach Brendon McCullum called it the best five-match Test series he has ever witnessed and been involved in throughout his cricketing journey.
“That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed. It just oscillated so much right throughout the six weeks and I felt it had everything. I thought there was hostility at times, camaraderie at times, great cricket at times, there was some average cricket because of the pressure they were put under,” said McCullum on Sky Sports’ broadcast.
“We knew it was going to be hard coming into the series, we knew they were going to test us physically and mentally. I think it tested both teams more than we expected. I think 2-2 was a fair reflection. It was a cracking series to be a part of and when Siraj took that final wicket, as much I was disappointed, I had admiration for him and the fight he has got as a cricketer and the way he was able to do what he did,” he added.