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Gautam Gambhir England Tour: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has always described the tour of England as a big challenge in the cricket world. But at the same time, he emphasized that the thrill of cricket shown in the current Test series will make the chest of every cricket lover proudly. Addressing a gathering at India House in London on Monday evening, Gambhir thanked the fans who fiercely supported the Indian team in this series. In this series, the guest Indian team surprised everyone by drawing a fourth Test draw in Manchester. Gambhir said, “The tour of England has always been difficult. The history of cricket between the two countries makes it even more special.”

Fans love and passion for cricket
Gambhir in his speech recalled the love of Indian fans settled in England. He said, “Whenever we come on a UK tour, we always cherish the love and support we get. We never take it lightly. Both teams have played great cricket in the last five weeks. I am sure that this series has made every cricket lover feel pride.”

Indian team welcome in London
The Indian cricket team was warmly welcomed at a special migrant reception organized by the Indian High Commission in London. Community leaders, MPs and sports lovers attended the ceremony. The Indian team is now preparing for the fifth and last Test against England at The Oval from Thursday. This match is very important for India, as England are currently ahead in the series 2–1. India will have to win this test to equalize the series.

India’s hopes in the last Test
Gambhir underlined the importance of this decisive Test, saying, “Both teams have given full strength in this series and have fought for every ball. We now have a week left, there is a last chance, when we can make our country and people feel proud.” The ceremony featured some great moments of recent matches on the screen, seeing the audience applauded.

Shubman Gill’s great performance
Shubman Gill, who has scored more than 700 runs in the series so far, spoke on his performance. He said, “Before the start of the series, I used to think that I had not given my best. I worked hard on my game, because I wanted to prove myself.” Recalling the tough match of the last four days, Gill said, “This was a great and exciting match of cricket.”