Rajiv bilthare

New Delhi: Indian pacer Kranti Gaud's historic five-wicket haul against England in the one-off Test at Lord's drew an emotional reaction from her coach, Rajiv Bilthare, who said the landmark achievement fulfilled not just the 22-year-old's dream of excelling at the Home of Cricket, but also a coach's aspiration of seeing his ward shine on one of the game's grandest stages.

Kranti's spell helped India bowl England out for 170, putting the visitors firmly in control of the contest while also making her the first woman to earn a place on the iconic Lord's Test honours board.

Reflecting on the milestone, Bilthare described the feat as a moment of immense personal pride after watching his ward script history at the historic venue.