India, Aug. 5 -- Brendon McCullum reserved massive praise for Mohammed Siraj for producing a lion-hearted effort at the Oval. His performance, especially the final wicket of Gus Atkinson, left the England head coach disappointed yet full of admiration for the Indian pacer's heart and grit. Chasing a 374-run target, England were bundled out for 367 Siraj's five-wicket haul, which included a sensational burst of 3-9 on Monday's final morning.

After resuming on 339-6, England lost four wickets for 28 runs, as Gus Atkinson became the final victim of Siraj, which helped India level the series 2-2.

McCullum was all praise for Siraj for his efforts at the Oval. He didn't back down from the challenge when India was backed against the wall.

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