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Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
WATCH: Gautam Gambhir delivers powerful message to Team India after Oval Test win
After India's exhilarating six-run victory at the Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, India coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a simple message for his players about team culture, something which he is a big proponent of. 'The way this series has panned out 2-2 is an outstanding result, congratulations to all. So remember, we will keep getting better, we will keep working hard, we will keep improving our areas – because if we keep doing that, we can dominate Test cricket for a very long period. People will come and go, but the culture of the dressing room should always be like that people want to be part of this culture, that is what we want to create,' Gambhir said in a Dressing Room BTS video shared by the BCCI. Gambhir then went on to add: 'Good luck, enjoy yourself. You can take a couple of days off, and you deserve every bit of it. What you guys have achieved, you deserve every bit of it. Congratulations.' Gambhir's speech comes after the young Test team, led by first-time captain Shubman Gill gave an impressive account of itself despite missing veteran stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin. A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam) // The clip also showed Ravindra Jadeja hand over the Impact Player of the Series medal to Washington Sundar for his outstanding performance on the tour. Sundar finished the series with 284 runs, including an unbeaten 101 match-saving knock at Old Trafford in Manchester. 'Obviously, it is a great blessing to be playing four games on the trot in a place like England. Always wanted to do really well here. And as a team, just the way we went about, every single day was amazing. The energy we created especially from a fielding perspective, the energy we created, we were always there for each other. Thank you so much for everything,' Sudar said of his successful England tour.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Chappell Makes Bold Prediction For Washington Sundar, Says, 'I'll Be Surprised If...'
Last Updated: Sundar played four Tests for India in the recently concluded series against England and accounted for the dismissal of seven batters in addition to scoring 284 runs with the bat. 25-year-old spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar played four Test matches for India in the recently concluded five-match series against England, and in those four games, he impressed both with his batting and bowling. Sundar finished the series with a total of 284 runs and seven wickets. He dismissed four English batters in the second innings of the Lord's Test and scored an unbeaten century (101*) in the second innings of the Manchester Test after coming to bat at No. 5 in the second innings. For his super performances in the high-profile away series, Sundar won the Impact Player of the Series award in the Indian dressing room. Sundar's performance in the series against England not just impressed Indian fans, but it also helped him earn big praise from legendary Australian batter and former captain Greg Chappell. Chappell, who also served as head coach of the Indian team from 2005 to 2007, in his column for ESPN Cricinfo, praised Sundar and said that he will be surprised if the 25-year-old cricketer doesn't establish himself as the team's premier all-rounder. He also made a bold prediction by saying that he expects Sundar to play more than 50 Tests for India. 'I will be surprised if Washington Sundar doesn't establish himself as the team's premier all-rounder, who I expect to play in excess of 50 Tests," Chappell wrote in his column. Since making his Test debut for India against Australia in January 2021 at The Gabba in Brisbane, Sundar has played 13 matches and dismissed 32 batters in addition to scoring 752 runs with the bat. Chappell also reserved big praise for Mohammed Siraj in his column and said that Siraj was the main reason that India was competitive in the series. 'To bowl more than 185 overs in five Test matches over six weeks in any conditions is a physical, mental and emotional marathon. To do so with consistent intensity, while carrying the attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah for stretches, is bordering on heroic. Siraj's final-innings spell at The Oval – culminating in nine wickets for the match – sealed the game. But it was what led to that moment that truly stood out," Chappell said. 'Siraj began the series tentatively. He lacked rhythm and confidence and bowled mixed lines and lengths. Questions were rightly asked about his readiness to lead the attack sans Bumrah. But with each Test, he grew. The body language changed. The shoulders didn't slump; they squared. The run-up lengthened, the wrist snap sharpened, and the eyes burned even brighter. He didn't just gain form – he grew in stature." 'By the final Test, he was no longer the support act. He was the main event. What impressed me most wasn't the effort – which was immense – but the evolution. He started as a bowler with passion. He ended as a bowler with passion and purpose. That's the difference between a player and a leader. I don't think it is unfair to say that, despite the many wonderful batting efforts, Siraj was the main reason that India was competitive in the series." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
5 days ago
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- India.com
People Will Come & Go, But...: Gautam Gambhirs Pep Talk In Indian Dressing Room After Oval Test Win Goes Viral
India coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a powerful speech in the dressing room after India ended their England tour on a high, winning the fifth Test in Oval with 6 runs to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 on Monday, August 4. The thrilling 6-run win over England at Oval saved India from a third consecutive Test series defeat under Gambhir's coaching tenure. After India's impressive performance in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, Gambhir expressed confidence in his team's ability to dominate red-ball cricket. In a dressing room BTS video shared by the BCCI, the India coach can be seen emphasising that players may come and go but the team's culture remains constant. Notably, this was India's first Test series after retirements of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin and a relatively young team produced outstanding performance in challenging English conditions. "The way this series has panned out 2-2 is an outstanding result, congratulations to all. So remember, we will keep getting better, we will keep working hard, we will keep improving our areas - because if we keep doing that, we can dominate Test cricket for a very long period. People will come & go, but the culture of the dressing room should always be like that people want to be part of this culture, that is what we want to create," said Gambhir. "Good luck, enjoy yourself. You can take a couple of days off, and you deserve every bit of it. What you guys have achieved, you deserve every bit of it. Congratulations," he added. In the same dressing room video, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was seen handing the Impact Player of the Series medal to Washington Sundar for his outstanding performance on the tour. Sundar finished the England series with 284 runs, including an unbeaten 101 match-saving knock at Old Trafford in Manchester. "Obviously, it is a great blessing to be playing four games on the trot in a place like England. Always wanted to do really well here. And as a team, just the way we went about, every single day was amazing. The energy we created especially from a fielding perspective, the energy we created, we were always there for each other. Thank you so much for everything," said Sundar after receiving his medal. After the gruelling 25 days of Test cricket, Team India will get a well-deserved break, with no Test or limited-over matches scheduled until the Asia Cup 2025, which starts in September.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Gambhir In Dressing Room BTS: 'Can Dominate Test Cricket For A Very Long Period'
Last Updated: India tied the Test series 2-2 against England, winning by six runs at The Oval. Gautam Gambhir praised Shubman Gill's young team. Washington Sundar won Impact Player of the Series Following the 2-2 Test series draw against England, India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in his team's ability to dominate red-ball cricket, provided they maintain their work ethic and commitment. India concluded the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a thrilling six-run win at The Oval on Monday. This victory not only prevented India from suffering a third consecutive Test series defeat under Gambhir's tenure but also silenced critics who doubted the Shubman Gill-led young side. Despite the Test retirements of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the young Indian team played cohesively, exhibiting grit and resilience to deliver outstanding performances under pressure in challenging English conditions. 'The way this series has panned out 2-2 is an outstanding result, congratulations to all. So remember, we will keep getting better, we will keep working hard, we will keep improving our areas – because if we keep doing that, we can dominate Test cricket for a very long period. People will come & go, but the culture of the dressing room should always be like that people want to be part of this culture, that is what we want to create. Good luck, enjoy yourself. You can take a couple of days off, and you deserve every bit of it. What you guys have achieved, you deserve every bit of it. Congratulations," Gambhir was quoted as saying in a Dressing Room BTS video shared by BCCI. Who Won India's Impact Player of the Series? Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja presented the Impact Player of the Series medal to Washington Sundar for his outstanding performance on the tour. Sundar finished the series with 284 runs, including an unbeaten 101 match-saving knock at Old Trafford in Manchester. 'Obviously, it is a great blessing to be playing four games on the trot in a place like England. Always wanted to do really well here. And as a team, just the way we went about, every single day was amazing. The energy we created especially from a fielding perspective, the energy we created, we were always there for each other. Thank you so much for everything," Sudar said of his successful England tour. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
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Not Mohammed Siraj! This 25-Year-Old Awarded India's Impact Player In England Series
Last Updated: Washington Sundar has been named Impact Player of the Series for his outstanding performance in the Test series against England. Star India allrounder Washington Sundar was on Monday awarded the Impact Player of the Series, after he put up a brilliant show with both bat and ball, which was crucial in India drawing the five-match Test series against England and finishing the tour on a massive high. Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy century on a tough track before Sundar's whirlwind half-century permitted India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing third day of the final Test in London on Saturday, August 2. India were all out for 396 in the second innings courtesy the fireworks from Sundar, who displayed exemplary six-hitting skills against Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue. He was awarded the medal by Ravindra Jadeja. 'It is a great blessing to be playing four games on the trot in a place like England. Always wanted to do well here and as a team, just the way we went about every single day, it was amazing," Sundar said while speaking in the dressing room. 'The energy that we created, from a fielding perspective, we were always there for each other. Thank you so much for everything," Sundar added. Having scored his maiden Test century last week, the star India allrounder looked confident as he put the opposition pacers to the sword to swell India's lead. Sundar picked four wickets in the Lord's Test, although that wasn't enough to stop England from bagging the game. He scored an unbeaten 101* in Manchester and followed it up with a half-century at the Oval. Sundar played the role of the second spinner between Jadeja and the duo put up a commendable show in unfavourable conditions as India chose to bench Kuldeep Yadav throughout the tour. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
