Guys showed character, says Gambhir
'They are making their own history. A lot of people wrote us off in this Test, but this is the foundation of this team. These are characters who are sitting in this dressing room, wanting to fight for the country,' Gambhir said.
When the Indian team travelled to England under a new captain in Shubman Gill, there were doubts about how it would adjust to the conditions. But the team has proved its mettle, time and again.
'I don't believe that the team is in transition, because it's still an Indian team. And this is the best 18 that is going to represent, and more importantly, it's not a transition, it's just a little bit of inexperience,' Gambhir said.
'It's only about experience and inexperience, and that is how we see this. But the most important thing is that these boys are going to learn a lot from what they did, because being under pressure and then batting for five sessions is never easy, especially on a fifth day pitch,' Gambhir said. 'We've to give it to the guys for the character they showed'.
While he lauded Rishabh Pant for batting in the first innings with a broken foot, Gambhir also confirmed that all the fast bowlers are fit and should be available for selection for the final Test at The Oval. However, no decision has been taken on Jasprit Bumrah yet.
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