WATCH: 'It won't be about individual-centric...' Head coach Gautam Gambhir puts his heart out after India's historic win against England in 5th Test
In a video shared by BCCI, Gautam Gambhir was spotted talking about the dressing room atmosphere during the Test series against England. Read the article to know more about what he had to say.
Last Updated: 03.18 PM, Aug 05, 2025
India’s dramatic six-run win against England at The Oval not only secured a 2–2 draw in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy but also highlighted a renewed sense of purpose under head coach Gautam Gambhir. The former opener, known for his no-nonsense approach, celebrated the result with visible emotion but kept his focus firmly on what he believes is the most important aspect of this team’s identity, its unity.
The win at The Oval was far more than just a comeback, it was a statement of how Indian cricket is evolving under a different leadership philosophy. Missing senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian team fielded a relatively younger squad.
Yet the collective stepped up with maturity and intent across departments. In a video shared by the BCCI, Gambhir spoke about the dressing room scenarios and how the players work as a team. The 'individual-centric' atmosphere is no longer present in the Indian team.
"It's going to be the ideology of this Test team, where it won't be about individual-centric, it will be about the team. The way the boys have fought. I've always been a big believer that you should always get what you deserve, not what you want. And I think the guys deserved it," said Gambhir in a video posted by BCCI.
It was a collective effort from the entire team, and the coach's contribution was immense. After going through a period of scrutiny from the fans and the cricket pundits, Gambhir has finally reached a point where he can take a sigh of relief as India levelled the series against England.
This victory will be remembered for years to come, watching the young team outplaying England in their own home ground. The hosts are one of the toughest rivals, especially in Test cricket. For Shubman Gill and Co., they have a month's time to relax, recover and then get ready for the upcoming assignments. After the Asia Cup 2025, the real test will start for India as they have several home series lined up.