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Secret Behind India's Six Hitting? Rahul Dravid's Epic Response Floors Everyone

The India vs England Test series was entertaining on all aspects. While the five-match contest offered some gritty knocks and promising spells, it also saw a world record being registered in terms of sixes. India and England together hit a total of 102 sixes, which is the most in any Test series. Rohit Sharma and Co. hit 72 of them while guests England smashed the remaining 30. Out of the ones India hit, Yashasvi Jaiswal individually accounted for 29 sixes. He also went on to break Rohit's world record of hitting most sixes in a Test series.

"Rohit Sharma Was Shy Not To Mention...": Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Remark on India Captain

Team India's 4-1 series win against England in the Test series saw several heroes emerge. The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, etc. performed really well as rookies while Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were at their usual best. One name, however, that flew under the radar was that of skipper Rohit Sharma, who also made an important contribution to the series. Even India head coach Rahul Dravid pointed out that Rohit was shy to highlight his own contribution and let it slide under the carpet.

England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat

England's comprehensive 4-1 Test series loss in India, culminating with an innings and 64-run defeat inside three days in Dharamsala last week, has left coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes with several difficult decisions. They will, however, have plenty of time to conduct a thorough review, with their side not in red-ball action again until facing the West Indies at Lord's in July. AFP Sport looks at some of the key issues now confronting England in Test cricket:

"Don't Think Rohit Has Been Superior As Captain": Graeme Swann's Debate-Stirring Statement

Former England spinner Graeme Swann doesn't believe Rohit Sharma's captaincy was better than Ben Stokes' in the five-match Test series. Rather, it was a lethal set of bowlers that "did the trick" for the India skipper. While Stokes' leadership style has attracted all the attention prior to and during the series, Rohit's team emerged 4-1 winners in the end. "I don't think he has been superior as a captain because his bowlers have done the trick for him. I think he's got more weapons at his armoury," Swann told PTI Videos in an exclusive chat after India inflicted an innings and 64-run defeat on England in the fifth and final Test here on Saturday.

Explained: How Rohit Sharma's Team India Shred England's 'Bazball' To Pieces

The thumping series win over England on sporting pitches was not only one of India's finest at home, it also reaffirmed their supremacy in the longest format with young and old combining to smash 'Bazball' out of the park. The likes of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami were not available throughout and injuries to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja after the shock loss in the series opener threatened India's enviable dominance at home but Rohit and Co found a way to put pressure back on their aggressive opposition over the next four games.

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Makes 'Presence' Felt In India's Medal Tradition After England Series Win

The Indian cricket team continued their tradition of giving out 'fielding awards' to top performers after the series win over England with Shreyas Iyer finding a special mention from fielding coach T Dilip. Iyer played the first two Tests of the five-match series but was left out of the squad for the rest of the matches and he was also excluded from the BCCI central contracts list. In a video posted by BCCI on social media, T Dilip was seen praising the Indian cricket team players for their brilliant fielding performances and added that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will be sharing one medal.

"Look At Your Own Game": England Great Shreds 'Bazball' To Pieces

Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team thrived on the impatience of England batters for an emphatic innings and 64-run victory in the final chapter of an action-packed five-match contest, handing the visitors their heaviest defeat in the 'Bazball' era. With the series already in bag, India were playing for crucial World Test Championship points and England made their job simpler by self-imploding on day three in Dharamsala. After the match, former England captain Nasser Hussain said that Ben Stokes and Co. lost the series as they got "lost" in all the talks revolving around Bazball.

Rahul Dravid Delivers Revetting Parting Speech Before Players Dissipate For IPL 2024

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid gave a passionate speech as the hosts secured a 4-1 victory over England in the 5-match series. Dravid was overawed by the performances his team delivered, especially youngsters like Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, etc. In his speech after the end of the Dharamsala Test, Dravid highlighted how tough Test matches can get, especially against opponents like England. But, was happy that the team managed to stand up to the challenges and won despite losing the series opener.

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Secret Behind India's Six Hitting? Rahul Dravid's Epic Response Floors Everyone

"Rohit Sharma Was Shy Not To Mention...": Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Remark on India Captain

England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat

"Don't Think Rohit Has Been Superior As Captain": Graeme Swann's Debate-Stirring Statement

Explained: How Rohit Sharma's Team India Shred England's 'Bazball' To Pieces

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Makes 'Presence' Felt In India's Medal Tradition After England Series Win

"Look At Your Own Game": England Great Shreds 'Bazball' To Pieces

Rahul Dravid Delivers Revetting Parting Speech Before Players Dissipate For IPL 2024