India recreate Ganguly's shirt-waving celebration after beating England at Lord's

Twenty-four years after Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord's, India's Mixed Disability cricket team has recreated the moment in a thrilling T20 match. On August 19, India defeated England by 118 runs in a match that marked the climax of the Festival of Disability Cricket. The Indian team, known for its inclusive spirit, put up a formidable score of 206 for four, their highest of the seven-match series. England, however, could only manage 88 runs, bowled out in their innings.

The victory was sweet for India, as it came after England had already clinched the series 4-3. The 118-run win was a testament to the batting prowess of several Indian players, including Arjun Gaware, Major Magray, and Sai Akash. England's bowlers, led by Alfie Pyle, struggled to contain the Indian batting onslaught. Despite the strong response, England's innings ended at a disappointing 88 runs.

England captain Callum Flynn expressed his disappointment, stating, "It’s such a disappointing end for us, we’ve fought so hard this series and done so much right and I felt it was all leading to a sign-off win here, but it wasn’t to be." While England completed the series 4-3, the victory at Lord's remains elusive for the English team.

The Mixed Disability format, which includes players with physical, hearing, and learning impairments, offers a unique opportunity for cricketers with disabilities. The team captain expressed hope for the next chance to win at Lord's in the coming year, emphasizing the significance of this achievement for the team and its members.