IND vs ENG 5th T20I Results

5:05 PM IST India's Abhishek Sharma is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his glittering century along with two wickets with the ball. He collects the trophy and is up for a chat. He begins by saying that it was a special innings for him as it came for the country. Adds that when he feels it is his day, he always tries to go hard from the first ball. Appreciates the coach and the skipper for backing his skills and allowing him to play with freedom. Mentions that when the opponent bowlers are clocking above 140  kph constantly, you need to prepare well against them and be ready a little earlier and just react to the ball. Admits that hitting a world-class bowler like Jofra Archer is always great but mentions that he liked the shots that he played against Adil Rashid. Is overjoyed and says that his mentor, Yuvraj Singh would be very happy seeing his performance. Adds that he has always wanted him to bat into the death overs and he just tried to implement the same.

5:04 PM IST They say when in Mumbai, you will be entertained for sure. And that's exactly what happened this evening. While the match ended up as a one-sided affair, the spectators were entertained with 24 towering sixes, and the hosts lit up the stadium with a remarkable bowling dominance. That is a wrap then! India has clinched this 5-match series by 4-1 and as this T20I series concludes here in Mumbai, but worry not, as the two teams will now prepare for a thrilling 3-match ODI series which will prove to be the dress rehearsal for the approaching Champions Trophy later this month. That series will cover the cities of Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad respectively. The first ODI will be played at the famous Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur and the first ball will bowled at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) on Thursday, 6th February. Till then, cheers and take care!

5:03 PM IST The captain of India, Suryakumar Yadav says that it is always about being instinctive at the ground. Mentions that the guys work really hard in the nets and keep practising to do well in the game and are really pleased with their efforts. Adds that they have talked in detail about what brand of cricket they need to play and just want to keep sticking to it. Admits that it is a high-risk high-reward game, but end of the day, they are getting the results. On Abhishek Sharma's performance, he says that he is very happy for him and also appreciates Varun Chakravarthy for being consistent. Says that he has relentlessly worked hard in the practice sessions. Calls him a process-oriented man who always wants to work on something new.

4:59 PM IST Now then, Suryakumar Yadav gets the trophy from the dignitaries and walks to his teammates who await their skipper at the winner's board. SKY hands over the trophy to the youngsters of the team and the entire Indian squad poses for commemorative photographs.

4:57 PM IST Varun Chakravarthy is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for picking 14 wickets in the series. He says that the team emphasizes a lot on fielding and he is happy to do well in the field. Shares that he has worked hard with the fielding coach. Tells that despite the way the series panned out for him, there is still a lot of scope for improvement. Adds that England are a top side and he did not take them for granted. Mentions that it was about bowling the right deliveries at the right time. Mentions that bagging the first Player of the Series award of his career is a special feeling. Dedicates this award to his son, his wife and his parents. Ends by thanking Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir for backing him.

4:49 PM IST The captain of England, Jos Buttler says that they are disappointed to lose the series. Mentions that India are a fantastic side and that his team will get better with the experience of playing in these conditions. Lauds Mark Wood and Brydon Carse for the way they bowled. States that Abhishek Sharma's innings was as good as any he has seen. Shares that they are excited to welcome Joe Root into the side and that they are looking forward to the ODI series.