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India vs England 2022: Hardik Pandya proud to fill Jasprit Bumrah's shoes as India win ODI series

Back spasms meant strike bowler Bumrah was ruled out of Sunday's third and deciding one-day international at Old Trafford. But after replacement Mohammed Siraj rocked England with a double-wicket maiden in his first over, medium-pacer Hardik took an ODI best 4-24 as the hosts were dismissed for 259. Hardik, 28, followed up with a fine 71 and shared a decisive partnership of 133 in 19 overs with Rishabh Pant after India had collapsed to 72-4 in the face of another fine new-ball spell by Reece Topley. Victory, completed with more than seven overs to spare, gave India a 2-1 series success after they won the preceding Twenty20 campaign against 50-over world champions England by the same scoreline.

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya power India to series victory against England

Rishabh's maiden ODI ton, Hardik's all-round show help visitors clinch third ODI and the series 2-1It's a win which will be cherished by Team India fans for ages. It's a century which will be celebrated for years to come. It's a partnership which will be rated amongst the best in Indian ODI cricket history. AS IT HAPPENEDRishabh Pant ended India's 2022 England tour like he began. Except that while his 146 & 57 failed to prevent India from defeat in the fifth Test at Edgbaston, the 24-year-old's brilliant, unfinished 125 (113b, 16x4, 2x6), along with Hardik Pandya's outstanding allround show (71, 55b, 10x4, and 4-24 in seven overs) helped the Men-in-Blue pull off a heist, as they beat England by five wickets, with 47 balls to spare, in the third and deciding ODI at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

India vs England 2022: Rohit Sharma stresses on building bench strength after ODI series win

Rohit Sharma on Sunday acknowledged that there are "some solid guys" waiting in the wings but said his team will need to improve further moving ahead. Chasing 260 to win the series-deciding third ODI and claim the rubber, India reached their target with five wickets in hand and 47 balls to spare, thanks to Rishabh Pant's maiden century in the format and Hardik Pandya's all-round heroics. The India skipper said the side will look to focus on the bench strength. "We've got some solid guys sitting on the bench who've been waiting to get a game. Want to create that bench strength (ahead of T20 World Cup). "Injuries are bound to happen, have to manage workload, so need to build bench strength. Have got some solid guys who will get their opportunity in the West Indies," Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

India vs England 2022: 'Fearless, brilliant, fantastic' - Jos Buttler in awe of Rishabh Pant

Jos Buttler was in awe of Rishabh Pant for his explosive century against the hosts, calling the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman 'fearless' and great to watch in all formats. A blistering 125 not out off 113 balls by Pant, followed by Hardik Pandya's 55-ball 71 while chasing 260 to win guided the visitors to a five-wicket victory in the series-deciding third ODI in Manchester on Sunday. "Rishabh is a fantastic player. What sets him apart from other players, I think, is his mentality. Rishabh is a fearless cricketer and a fantastic talent," said Buttler in the post-match press conference.

Rishabh Pant Master-Class Steers India To Series Win vs England, Twitter Goes Into Overdrive

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scored his maiden ODI century as India defeated England by five wickets in the third and final ODI at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. With India reeling at 72 for four in their chase of 260, Pant produced a sensational knock of 125* off 113 balls to rescue India from a tricky situation. Pant and Hardik Pandya, who also scored a brilliant 71, added 133 runs for the fifth wicket as India chased down the total with 47 balls to spare. After India clinched a memorable series win, former India greats reacted to Pant's unbelievable knock.

Hardik Pandya Proud To Fill Jasprit Bumrah's Shoes In 3rd ODI vs England

Hardik Pandya was glad to help fill the "very big shoes" of Jasprit Bumrah after starring with both bat and ball during India's series-clinching win over England. Back spasms meant strike bowler Bumrah was ruled out of Sunday's third and deciding one-day international at Old Trafford. But after replacement Mohammed Siraj rocked England with a double-wicket maiden in his first over, medium-pacer Hardik took an ODI best 4-24 as the hosts were dismissed for 259.

Watch: Virat Kohli's String Of Low Scores Continues, Gets Caught Behind Off Reece Topley In 3rd ODI

Virat Kohli string of low scored continued in the third and deciding ODI against England in Manchester on Sunday as he was dismissed by pacer Reece Topley. Kohli started off well with some exquisite boundaries after India had lost Shikhar Dhawan in the third over chasing a 260-run target. However, in the ninth over bowled by Topley, Kohli again outside edged one to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off a full delivery that fell on the middle and angled away. It marked the end of Kohli's innings.

England captain Jos Buttler: 'I need time and experience'

Jos Buttler has called for time to develop experience as captain after England lost the deciding match of their one-day international series with India at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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India vs England 2022: Hardik Pandya proud to fill Jasprit Bumrah's shoes as India win ODI series

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya power India to series victory against England

India vs England 2022: Rohit Sharma stresses on building bench strength after ODI series win

India vs England 2022: 'Fearless, brilliant, fantastic' - Jos Buttler in awe of Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant Master-Class Steers India To Series Win vs England, Twitter Goes Into Overdrive

Hardik Pandya Proud To Fill Jasprit Bumrah's Shoes In 3rd ODI vs England

Watch: Virat Kohli's String Of Low Scores Continues, Gets Caught Behind Off Reece Topley In 3rd ODI

England captain Jos Buttler: 'I need time and experience'