Woakes earned a standing ovation, from England and India supporters alike, as he entered the field. England’s only piece of fortune was that Tongue had been dismissed from the last ball of the over, so Woakes was not on strike.

India have squared the series on a dramatic final morning at The Oval, completing a nerve-shredding six-run win over England in front of a delirious crowd.

Mohammed Siraj cleaned up Gus Atkinson to complete a well-deserved fifer and propel India to a famous six-run victory at The Oval. It was a redemption of sorts for Siraj, whose unlucky dismissal in th