'I hate talking about individuals' - Gautam Gambhir motivates dressing room with heartwarming speech after 4th Test against England

Gautam Gambhir motivates the dressing room with a heartwarming speech after the 4th Test against England at the Old Trafford, Manchester.

Gautam Gambhir (Image Source: BCCI)

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is not someone who openly expresses his emotions in front of everyone. But the way the Indian players showed up in the fourth Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, the head coach gave a beautiful speech, to congratulate them and to motivate them for the future.

The highlight of the speech was India's wicket-keeper batter, Rishabh Pant, and how his dedication inspired millions of people watching the match. Despite having a foot fracture, Pant walked out to the middle to bat on day two just to save India from pressure. The courage he showed during the Test match was truly inspirational.

While having a conversation in the dressing room, Gambhir mentioned that he doesn't like talking about individuals in a team sport, but Pant deserved every bit of appreciation. The video went viral on social media as BCCI uploaded the video showcasing the head coach giving a heartwarming speech in front of everyone.

"The foundation of this Test team will be based on what Rishabh has done for this team. I hate talking about individuals. I have never spoken about individuals in a team sport. You have not only inspired this dressing room, but the next generation. This is what you have done and the legacy you have created for yourself and for everyone in this dressing room. So very well done, and the country will always be proud of you," Gambhir said.

It was a magical journey for the Indian team throughout the fourth match in Manchester. Right from Pant's injury, to the 'handshake drama' that happened on the last day of the match, this Test match will go down as one of the best in the history of Test cricket. Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja played a magnificent innings, helping India draw the match. Even though England are leading the series, 2-1, the last game will be important for both the teams.

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