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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Washi, aaja, ye le bete' – Ravindra Jadeja's heartwarming gesture for Washington Sundar melts hearts
Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja (Images via BCCI & X/@Sundarwashi5) Shortly after India pulled off a historic six-run win at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, a special moment unfolded in the dressing room. The moment reflected both the grit and unity of this new-look Indian side. As the players celebrated their dramatic triumph, Ravindra Jadeja stood up and called out, 'Washi, come here and take it son.' The 'it' in question was the 'Impact Player of the Series' medal, awarded by his co-stars to Washington Sundar for his all-round brilliance across the four Tests he played in England. The medal, handed over by Ravindra Jadeja in a video posted by was a nod from the team to a player whose resilience proved pivotal in India's comeback. 12:14 IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj reflects on memorable win at The Oval Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Obviously a great feeling to be playing four games on a trot in a place like England. Always wanted to do well here,' said Sundar, addressing his teammates. 'As a team, just the way we went about every single day, it was amazing. The energy we created, especially from a fielding perspective. We were always there for each other.' Bowled Over by Miya Magic: Mohammed Siraj shines brightest | IND vs ENG 5th Test Sundar didn't feature in the opening Test at Headingley but was drafted in from the second match onwards and didn't miss a beat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Celebrity Mugshot Hall Of Shame As Stars Isolated in Jail Instead Of Luxury Mansions Undo He delivered vital contributions with both bat and ball, including a match-turning 53 off 46 deliveries in the fifth Test, where he shared a last-wicket stand of 39 with Prasidh Krishna. That knock, under immense pressure, helped India post a target that proved just enough, with England falling agonisingly short by six runs in their chase. Sundar also picked up seven wickets during the series. His performances stood out in a series dominated by high individual scores and tense finishes. But more than just numbers, it was Sundar's temperament in pressure moments that left a lasting impact. Poll Was Washington Sundar's performance the key to India's comeback in the series? Yes No For a side navigating a transition, Sundar's emergence as a dependable all-round option provided a major boost. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
People will come and go but team's culture should always be about improvement: Gambhir
London, Aug 5 (PTI) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has emphasised on building a strong team culture comprising qualities of hard work and improvement, one that should attract players even as the personnel keeps changing over time. Gambhir conveyed his thoughts in a short dressing room speech after India secured a memorable 2-2 draw against England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday, fighting tooth and nail over the course of five Tests. "The way this series has panned out, 2-2, is an outstanding result. Congratulations to everyone," Gambhir said in a video shared by BCCI. "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 cricket for a very long time." "People will come and go but the culture of the dressing room should always be like that (that) people want to be a part of this culture. That is what we want to create,' added Gambhir, after India averted a possible third consecutive series loss. Two consecutive series losses to New Zealand and Australia had forced India into a transition period as a young side under Shubman Gill took on England. He continued, "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." The gathering also saw all-rounder Washington Sundar being given the 'Impact Player of the Series' award, handed to him by senior player Ravindra Jadeja. Washington said, "It is a great blessing to be playing four games on the trot in a place like England. (I) always wanted to do well here and as a team, just the way we went about every single day, it was amazing." "The energy that we created, especially from a fielding perspective, we were always there for each other. Thank you so much for everything," he added.
