Finally the Drought of Overseas win came to end. With help of an inspiring spell on Day 5 from Ishant Sharma, India won the historic test by 95 runs.
Here are the twitter reactions of the day.
The Worst predictor ever.
Lovely day for England to go 1-0 up in the series…..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 21, 2014
Jimmy–Jadeja ending was said right but in reverse order.
My prediction… @jimmy9 will punch @imjadeja through the covers to win the match….!!
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 21, 2014
Ishant ends & ending English.
“ISH” – The start of Ishant. The end of the English.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) July 21, 2014
All Hail Ishant Sharma.
If Lords is the Mecca of cricket, Ishant Sharma is the prophet for today.
— Bhak Sala (@bhak_sala) July 21, 2014
Steyn is proud of Ishant.
Dale Steyn: “I am proud to be Ishant Sharma’s team mate in Sun Risers Hyderabad” #IndvsEng
— The UnReal Times (@TheUnRealTimes) July 21, 2014
And the 21st July is an unforgettable day.
21st July 2011: Start of a horror series for India. 21st July 2014: India take 1-0 lead in the series. First overseas Test win in 3 years.
— Abhay Gupta (@Abhay00) July 21, 2014
And the age at which he took up captaincy is also 28.
1986 Lords to 2014 Lords – 28 years. 1985 World Championship to 2013 Champions Trophy – 28 yrs. 1983 World Cup to 2011 WC – 28 years.
— Arjun Ashok (@arj_90) July 21, 2014
Good way to wish each other.
Both wishing each other ATB for tomorrow’s investigation. #EngVsInd pic.twitter.com/HpBqBNyv9B
— FRANK (@FranklinnMJ) July 21, 2014
Cook feels Prior is best. Actually both are worst at the moment.
That Cook thinks that Prior is the best keeper batsman in the country says all you need to know about his judgement.
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) July 21, 2014
India had a daily hero so India was the hero of the match.
India’s Hero: Day 1 – Rahane Day 2 – Bhuvi Day 3 – Vijay Day 4 – Jadeja Day 5 – Ishant We Call it ” Team India ” #EngvsInd
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) July 21, 2014
Respect the game first. Victories comes next.
Yo England, yet to win a Test since you pissed on the pitch. #Karma #EngvInd
— CCN™ (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 21, 2014
Blame the Ghosts.
Don’t blame me…blame the ghosts!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) July 21, 2014