‘I want to get my name on the honors board’: Kranti Gaud after writing Lord’s history | Cricket News
India fast bowler Kranti Gaud said earning a place on the iconic Lord’s honors board has been her personal goal since the start of the one-off Women’s Test, after her match-winning performance guided India to a historic 270-run victory over England.Gaud was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5/37 in England’s first innings to give India a decisive 115-run lead. He followed it up with figures of 2/54 in the second innings as England were bowled out for 186 while chasing a mammoth target of 457. His seven-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Match award.Reflecting on the achievement, Gaud admitted that the milestone seemed inconceivable while growing up but became a clear goal once the Test began.“When I was growing up, I never thought it would happen. But from the day this Test match started, I told myself that I want to put my name on the honor board,” he said during the post-match presentation.The young pacer credits his success to following the basics and trusting the plans outlined by the coaching staff.“My strategy is very simple. I just focus on my line and length. Whatever the coaches tell me, I try to follow that by hitting the same line and length consistently. That’s what I think about with every ball.”His five-wicket haul ensured that he became one of the few cricketers to have their name written on the famous Lord’s honors board, a moment he says belongs to his family and teachers as much as he does.“I feel very proud, and so does my family. I want to thank everyone – my coaches, my seniors, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.”Gaud also revealed that the Player of the Match award and the match stump are proud of a special collection that he has built up at home.“I have created a small and special museum at home, and this award will go there. I will keep the stump there forever in the center.”India ended the famous victory on the fourth morning as Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma cleaned up England’s lower order after the hosts moved on to 130/6. The comprehensive win not only marked India women’s first Test win at Lord’s but also extended the team’s unbeaten record in Test cricket on English soil.
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