Watch: Wearing lucky jacket, Sunil Gavaskar erupts in joy after India win Oval Test

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A visibly elated Sunil Gavaskar leapt in celebration inside the commentary box as India sealed a thrilling six-run victory over England at The Oval, drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 and capping off one of the most gripping Test series in recent memory.The former India captain was in the commentary box when Mohammed Siraj took the final wicket, dismissing Gus Atkinson to seal the series-levelling win at the Oval. Moments later, Gavaskar pointed proudly to the white jacket he was wearing - the same one he had worn during India's famous win at the Gabba in 2021.advertisement"Lucky jacket!" he exclaimed, beaming with joy. The clip has since been widely shared on social media, capturing a moment of pure emotion from one of Indian cricket's most respected voices.
England vs India, 5th Test Day 5 HighlightsGavaskar had told Shubman Gill after play on Day 3 that he would be bringing out the jacket with the series on the line. "Tomorrow, I am going to wear my lucky jacket which I wore in Australia, the white jacket for the Gabba Test. I have got it only for that. All the best, God bless you," he said with a smile.When rain pushed the final day into Monday, Gavaskar wore the jacket once more. And as Siraj led India to one of their greatest overseas wins, the jacket's legend grew stronger.A win carved in . A moment owned byScenes from the commentary box as India do the improbable #SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/nYwGOn5jDx— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025"I kept this lucky jacket on this tour only for the series decider," Gavaskar said later during the post-match show.The win itself was the narrowest by runs in India's Test history - just six runs separating the two teams at the end. England, needing 35 more runs with four wickets in hand, looked favourites at the start of play. But Siraj had other plans.Charging in with intensity from the very first ball, Siraj struck twice in his opening over and continued to apply pressure throughout his spell. He finished with match figures of 9 for 149 and was named Player of the Match - a deserving recognition for his tireless effort in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested due to workload management.Prasidh Krishna offered solid support from the other end, and together the duo closed out what will go down as one of India's finest Test wins away from home.As the players embraced on the field, Gavaskar's quiet celebration in the commentary box - pointing to a jacket worn with belief and a touch of superstition - added a personal, almost poetic note to a day that Indian cricket fans won't forget anytime soon.- EndsYou May Also Like