Gautam Gambhir, the Indian coach, says his players don’t need to look for inspiration elsewhere; he wants them to create their own legacy. When asked if the fight shown by Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja reminded him of his own century in 2009 where he scored 137 to help India draw against New Zealand, Gambhir said he doesn’t recall any of his past innings.
I don’t remember any of my innings; that’s all in the past. These players are writing their own stories. No one in this team is trying to copy anyone else. They are writing their own history and want to fight for the fans back home,” Gambhir told reporters on Sunday.
“Many had written us off in this Test match but this is where the team’s foundation lies. These are the players in the dressing room who want to fight for the country and they will keep doing so, he added.
India were on the ropes after losing two wickets in the second innings with England having a 311-run lead. Gill, Jadeja and Sundar’s centuries ensured the 4th Test in Manchester ended in a draw.
Gambhir feels this performance gives India a mental advantage over England going into the 5th Test at The Oval in London which begins on Thursday.
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“It will because when you’re under pressure and play for five sessions that shows great character. Overcoming tough situations like that gives you a great feeling, Gambhir said.
“It also boosts confidence in the dressing room. Going into the Oval we will be confident but we can’t take anything for granted, he added.
