One final push to make: Gambhir message to Team India ahead of Oval Test

Looking ahead to the final Test at The Oval starting Thursday, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has called on his team to make “one final push”. With England leading the five-match series 2-1, Gambhir urged the visitors to build on the resilience they displayed in the drawn Test in Manchester, and channel that momentum into winning the final match to square the contest 2-2.

“The last five weeks have been really exciting for both countries. I am sure that the kind of cricket that was put on display has made every cricket lover proud. Both teams threw a lot of punches and fought for every inch,” Gambhir said during a dinner event hosted at the Indian High Commission in London.

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With very little turnaround time for both sides, Gambhir wants his side to go for one last collective effort. “We have one more week to go. One final push to make. One final opportunity to make our country proud. Jai Hind.”

Reflecting on the historical significance of India-England cricket rivalry and the intensity of the ongoing series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gambhir expressed gratitude for the support that the Indian team receives across the United Kingdom every time an Indian team tours England.

“Touring this part of the world has always been exciting and challenging because of the history between the two countries, which can never be forgotten,” Gambhir said.

“We have cherished every bit of support we have received every time we have toured the UK,” he added.

At the event, India’s Test skipper Shubman Gill along with Gambhir presented a signed bat to Indian High Commissioner to UK Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh.

Sharing glimpses from the team’s visit to the Indian High Commission, BCCI shared on X, “The Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir presented signed cricket bats to High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh respectively.”