'Shabash to our heroes': Tharoor apologises to Team India for doubts about Oval Test outcome
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday apologised to Team India for expressing a "spasm of doubt" about the outcome of the cricket Test match at the Oval in London, as he hailed the team's series-levelling victory against England.
Paceman's Mohammed Siraj's warrior spirit steered India to a series-levelling six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test in London on Monday, bringing a fitting end to one of the most intensely-fought and drama-filled showdowns in recent times.
In a post on X, Tharoor, an avid cricket fan, said, "Words fail me….WHAT A WIN! Absolutely exhilarated & ecstatic for Team India on their series-clinching victory against England! The grit, determination, and passion on display were simply incredible. This team is special.
"I am sorry that I expressed a spasm of doubt about the outcome yesterday. But @mdsirajofficial never stopped believing! Shabash to our heroes‼️"
In a post on Sunday, Tharoor had expressed doubts about the match's outcome, while recalling the grit of now-retired Virat Kohli.
"I’ve been missing @imVkohli a few times during this series, but never as much as in this Test match. His grit and intensity, his inspirational presence in the field, not to mention his abundant batting skills, might have led to a different outcome. Is it too late to call him out of retirement? Virat, the nation needs you!" Tharoor had said.
With four wickets in hand and 35 runs to get, England held the edge before start of play but the gladiator in Siraj made life hell for the opposition batters from ball one.
In the end, his effort, complemented quite well by Prasidh Krishna at the other end, left England short by six runs and allowed India to sign off 2-2 in the high-pressure five-match rubber.
Siraj was deservedly adjudged player of the match for his nine-wicket match haul for the team that was missing its regular pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in this game due to his workload management.
Words fail me….WHAT A WIN! 🇮🇳🏏 Absolutely exhilarated & ecstatic for #TeamIndia on their series-clinching victory against England! The grit, determination, and passion on display were simply incredible. This team is special.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 4, 2025
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
